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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -– FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Rwanda NAME OF PROJECT: Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project Credit A No: 7084-RW, Credit B No: 7085-RW and Grant No: E017-RW Assignment Title: Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Base, Kiryango and Nyirakayange irrigation schemes. . Reference No: RW-RAB-322412-CS-QCBS The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Base, Kiryango and Nyirakayange irrigation schemes. The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. To be able to submit an expression of interest, International and National consulting firms who are not registered in E-procurement system, are advised to register themselves through www.umucyo.gov.rw N.B.: Submission of expression of interest via other channels than Umucyo E-Procurement System shall not be considered. In case of Joint-Venture, only the lead firm must submit the Expression of Interest, the Joint-Venture must be done through e-procurement system, otherwise the EOI will be rejected. The shortlisting criteria are: • The firm should have a vast experience in consultancy services with references in Environmental Impact Assessment studies related to irrigation infrastructure or water management infrastructure proven by certificates of good completion and contracts; • The firm should be a registered member of Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) and figure on the RAPEP list of authorized firms to conduct environmental assessment studies; The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition September, 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered through e-procurement system on www.umucyo.gov.rw by the time indicated in the system. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR IRRIGATION REHABILITATION OF BASE, NYIRAKIYANGE AND KIRYANGO MARSHLAND SCHEMES • BACKGROUND • Introduction Rwanda is committed to become an upper-middle income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2050. A modern and high performing agriculture sector, well integrated into regional and global supply chains, is one of the country’s key drivers of growth. The required transformation in agriculture needs to be built on competition and innovation and achieve higher productivity rates through private sector-led investment and development. Rwandan agriculture is mostly rain-fed, and therefore more exposed to weather-related risks, especially to severe, frequent, and prolonged dry spells occurring during the cropping seasons. Irrigation investments have significant potential to address these challenges and to improve the productivity of farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture, through improving yields and increasing cultivation in the dry season. Irrigation scheme requires infrastructure investment, operation and maintenance costs and farmers in drought-prone areas requires adequate infrastructure to cope with such conditions. The expansion of the irrigation network is the only way to expand the effective land area and reduce climate-related production risks through improved technologies and practices. It is in this regard that the “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” will invest in expanding and upgrading the irrigation area infrastructure through rehabilitation or development of Marshlands including diversion weirs and other irrigation facilities and land husbandry development. Base Marshland (located in Ruhango and Nyanza Districts), Nyirakiyange and Kiryango Marshlands both located in Ruhango District in the Southern Province of Rwanda, are ones of the irrigation sites to be rehabilitated by CDAT project. Therefore, these Terms of Reference (ToRs) are for consultancy services to provide Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board with the full study for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hydro-Agricultural development works for Base Marshland (command area 134ha) and 268ha for land husbandry, Nyirakiyange Marshland (command area 98.5ha) and 197ha for land husbandry and Kiryango Marshland (command area 108ha) with 216ha for land husbandry. In addition to these ToRs, the study will be conducted in accordance with World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), the provisions of the laws and regulations that govern EIA in Rwanda and will require application for EIA Clearance to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). • • CDAT project The Government of Rwanda (GoR) is pursuing its efforts to accelerate private sector-led growth and further reduce poverty. This is performed through the implementation of various sustainable development programs and projects. The “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” is among the development projects designed under the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), funded by the World Bank (WB) for a period of 5 years. The objectives of the project are to increase the use of irrigation and commercialization among producers and agribusiness firms in supported value chains and to increase access to agriculture finance. The project beneficiaries are farmers’ cooperatives, commercial farmers, and small and medium-sized agri-enterprises. The project has four components. Component 1: Value Chain and Infrastructure Development, it aims to increase marketable volumes in supported value chains and provide targeted climate-sensitive infrastructure support. The component will finance public goods such as irrigation infrastructure, land husbandry, extension provision, and research and development of improved seeds. Under this component, they are 3 subcomponents : (i) Irrigation rehabilitation and development focuses to expand the irrigated area and increase marketable output from irrigated agriculture, (ii), Land husbandry with the objective to protect the watershed areas that drain to the irrigation sites under Subcomponent 1.1, increase the productivity of these areas, and prevent soil erosion, (iii) Innovation and services for agri-business value chain development aims to increase value addition and marketability by addressing critical constraints that directly affect the commercialization of the targeted value chains. Component 2: Agricultural Finance and Insurance, the objective of this component is to increase access to financial products and services for farmers and cooperatives for the commercialization of the sector. Under this component, 2 subcomponents have developed: (i) Scaling up agricultural finance to set the foundation for expanding the supply of affordable financial services and products, (ii) Strengthening agricultural insurance by strengthening the quality and effectiveness of agriculture insurance offered through the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), which seeks to de-risk the agricultural sector using market-based insurance mechanisms and fintech solutions. Component 3: Covers project management to ensure the smooth implementation of the project and will support all aspects of project management such as (i) project staffing and their training; (ii) procurement and financial management; (iii) environmental and social risk management and compliance; (iv) monitoring and evaluation; (v) equipment and operating costs; (vi) communication and knowledge management. Component 4: The contingency Emergency Response Component will allow for rapid reallocation of the project’s uncommitted funds in the event of an eligible emergency. Therefore, various activities were developed under these components and subcomponent and their implementation requires carrying out civil works related to the rehabilitation of existing or development of irrigation infrastructure. Under subcomponent 1.1, works related to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, preparation of detailed designs, construction supervision and quality assurances, construction of irrigation water abstraction, delivery, distribution, and drainage structures will be implemented in 31 irrigation schemes identified in different districts countrywide. Rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage network canals and constru
Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -– FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Rwanda NAME OF PROJECT: Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project Credit A No: 7084-RW, Credit B No: 7085-RW and Grant No: E017-RW Assignment Title: Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Matimba nd Kagitumba irrigation schemes (re-advertised). Reference No RW-RAB-322585-CS-QCBS The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Matimba and Kagitumba irrigation schemes (re-advertised). The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. The shortlisting criteria are: • The firm should have a vast experience in consultancy services with specific references in Environmental Impact Assessment studies related to irrigation infrastructure or water management infrastructure proven by certificates of good completion and contracts; • The firm should be a registered member of Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) and figure on the 2023-2024 RAPEP list of authorized firms to conduct environmental assessment studies. The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition November, 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered through e-procurement system on www.umucyo.gov.rw by the time indicated in the system. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR IRRIGATION SCHEMES DEVELOPMENT OF MATIMBA & IRRIGATION SCHEMES REHABILITATION OF KAGITUMBA CDAT SITES • BACKGROUND • Introduction Rwanda is committed to become an upper-middle income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2050. A modern and high performing agriculture sector, well integrated into regional and global supply chains, is one of the country’s key drivers of growth. The required transformation in agriculture needs to be built on competition and innovation and achieve higher productivity rates through private sector-led investment and development. Rwandan agriculture is mostly rain-fed, and therefore more exposed to weather-related risks, especially to severe, frequent, and prolonged dry spells occurring during the cropping seasons. Irrigation investments have significant potential to address these challenges and to improve the productivity of farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture, through improving yields and increasing cultivation in the dry season. Irrigation scheme requires infrastructure investment, operation and maintenance costs and Farmers in drought-prone areas requires adequate infrastructure to cope with such conditions. The expansion of the irrigation network is the only way to expand the effective land area and reduce climate-related production risks through improved technologies and practices. It is in this regard that the “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” will invest in expanding and upgrading the irrigation area infrastructure through rehabilitation or development of marshlands including diversion weirs and other irrigation facilities and land husbandry development. Matimba and Kagitumba Marshlands all located in Nyagatare District of Eastern Province, are ones of the irrigation sites to be upgraded by CDAT project. Therefore, these Terms of Reference (ToRs) are for consultancy services to provide Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board with the full study for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hydro-Agricultural development and installation works for Matimba irrigation site (90ha) and rehabilitation works for Kagitumba irrigation site (810ha). In addition to these ToRs, the study will be conducted in accordance with World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), the provisions of the laws and regulations that govern EIA in Rwanda and will require application for EIA Clearance to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). • • CDAT project The Government of Rwanda (GoR) is pursuing its efforts to accelerate private sector-led growth and further reduce poverty. This is performed through the implementation of various sustainable development programs and projects. The “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” is among the development projects designed under the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), funded by the World Bank (WB) for a period of 5 years. The objectives of the project are to increase the use of irrigation and commercialization among producers and agribusiness firms in supported value chains and to increase access to agriculture finance. The project beneficiaries are farmers’ cooperatives, commercial farmers, and small and medium-sized agri-enterprises. The project has four components. Component 1: Value Chain and Infrastructure Development, it aims to increase marketable volumes in supported value chains and provide targeted climate sensitive infrastructure support. The component will finance public goods such as irrigation infrastructure, land husbandry, extension provision, and research and development of improved seeds. Under this component, they are 3 subcomponents : (i) Irrigation rehabilitation and development focuses to expand the irrigated area and increase marketable output from irrigated agriculture, (ii), Land husbandry with objective to protect the watershed areas that drain to the irrigation sites under Subcomponent 1.1, increase the productivity of these areas, and prevent soil erosion , (iii) Innovation and services for agri-business value chain development aims to increase value addition and marketability by addressing critical constraints that directly affect the commercialization of the targeted value chains. Component 2: Agricultural Finance and Insurance, the objective of this component is to increase access to financial products and services to farmers and cooperatives for the commercialization of the sector. Under this component, 2 subcomponents have developed: (I) Scaling up agricultural finance to set the foundation for expanding the supply of affordable financial services and products, (ii) Strengthening agricultural insurance by strengthening the quality and effectiveness of agriculture insurance offered through the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), which seeks to de-risk the agricultural sector using market-based insurance mechanisms and fintech solutions. Component 3: Covers project management to ensure the smooth implementation of the project and will support all aspects of project management such as: (i) project staffing and their training; (ii) procurement and financial management; (iii) environmental and social risk management and compliance; (iv) monitoring and evaluation; (v) equipment and operating costs; (vi) communication and knowledge management. Component 4: Contingency Emergency Response Component will allow for rapid reallocation of the project’s uncommitted funds in the event of an eligible emergency. Therefore, various activities were developed under these components and subcomponent and their implementation requires carrying out civil works related to the rehabilitation of existing or development of irrigation infrastructure. Under subcomponent 1.1, works related to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, preparation of detailed designs, construction supervision and quality assurances, construction of irrigation water abstraction, delivery, distribution, and drainage structures will be implemented in 31 irrigation schemes identified in different districts countrywide. Rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage network canals and construction of hydraulic structures (diversion weir, water intake, drops, small bridges, culverts, etc.) may present some environmental and social risks, particularly relating to potential economic displacement, community health and safety, and protection of biodiversity. The Government of Rwanda committed to implement CDAT Project in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), national environmental laws and regulations, and International Environmental and Social Conventions that Rwanda is signatory. It is within this regards that different safeguards instruments have been prepared for CDAT Project and disclosed on World B
Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -– FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Rwanda NAME OF PROJECT: Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project Credit A No: 7084-RW, Credit B No: 7085-RW and Grant No: E017-RW Assignment Title: Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Base, Kiryango and Nyirakayange irrigation schemes. . Reference No: RW-RAB-322412-CS-QCBS The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Base, Kiryango and Nyirakayange irrigation schemes. The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. To be able to submit an expression of interest, International and National consulting firms who are not registered in E-procurement system, are advised to register themselves through www.umucyo.gov.rw N.B.: Submission of expression of interest via other channels than Umucyo E-Procurement System shall not be considered. In case of Joint-Venture, only the lead firm must submit the Expression of Interest, the Joint-Venture must be done through e-procurement system, otherwise the EOI will be rejected. The shortlisting criteria are: • The firm should have a vast experience in consultancy services with references in Environmental Impact Assessment studies related to irrigation infrastructure or water management infrastructure proven by certificates of good completion and contracts; • The firm should be a registered member of Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) and figure on the RAPEP list of authorized firms to conduct environmental assessment studies; The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition September, 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered through e-procurement system on www.umucyo.gov.rw by the time indicated in the system. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR IRRIGATION REHABILITATION OF BASE, NYIRAKIYANGE AND KIRYANGO MARSHLAND SCHEMES • BACKGROUND • Introduction Rwanda is committed to become an upper-middle income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2050. A modern and high performing agriculture sector, well integrated into regional and global supply chains, is one of the country’s key drivers of growth. The required transformation in agriculture needs to be built on competition and innovation and achieve higher productivity rates through private sector-led investment and development. Rwandan agriculture is mostly rain-fed, and therefore more exposed to weather-related risks, especially to severe, frequent, and prolonged dry spells occurring during the cropping seasons. Irrigation investments have significant potential to address these challenges and to improve the productivity of farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture, through improving yields and increasing cultivation in the dry season. Irrigation scheme requires infrastructure investment, operation and maintenance costs and farmers in drought-prone areas requires adequate infrastructure to cope with such conditions. The expansion of the irrigation network is the only way to expand the effective land area and reduce climate-related production risks through improved technologies and practices. It is in this regard that the “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” will invest in expanding and upgrading the irrigation area infrastructure through rehabilitation or development of Marshlands including diversion weirs and other irrigation facilities and land husbandry development. Base Marshland (located in Ruhango and Nyanza Districts), Nyirakiyange and Kiryango Marshlands both located in Ruhango District in the Southern Province of Rwanda, are ones of the irrigation sites to be rehabilitated by CDAT project. Therefore, these Terms of Reference (ToRs) are for consultancy services to provide Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board with the full study for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hydro-Agricultural development works for Base Marshland (command area 134ha) and 268ha for land husbandry, Nyirakiyange Marshland (command area 98.5ha) and 197ha for land husbandry and Kiryango Marshland (command area 108ha) with 216ha for land husbandry. In addition to these ToRs, the study will be conducted in accordance with World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), the provisions of the laws and regulations that govern EIA in Rwanda and will require application for EIA Clearance to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). • • CDAT project The Government of Rwanda (GoR) is pursuing its efforts to accelerate private sector-led growth and further reduce poverty. This is performed through the implementation of various sustainable development programs and projects. The “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” is among the development projects designed under the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), funded by the World Bank (WB) for a period of 5 years. The objectives of the project are to increase the use of irrigation and commercialization among producers and agribusiness firms in supported value chains and to increase access to agriculture finance. The project beneficiaries are farmers’ cooperatives, commercial farmers, and small and medium-sized agri-enterprises. The project has four components. Component 1: Value Chain and Infrastructure Development, it aims to increase marketable volumes in supported value chains and provide targeted climate-sensitive infrastructure support. The component will finance public goods such as irrigation infrastructure, land husbandry, extension provision, and research and development of improved seeds. Under this component, they are 3 subcomponents : (i) Irrigation rehabilitation and development focuses to expand the irrigated area and increase marketable output from irrigated agriculture, (ii), Land husbandry with the objective to protect the watershed areas that drain to the irrigation sites under Subcomponent 1.1, increase the productivity of these areas, and prevent soil erosion, (iii) Innovation and services for agri-business value chain development aims to increase value addition and marketability by addressing critical constraints that directly affect the commercialization of the targeted value chains. Component 2: Agricultural Finance and Insurance, the objective of this component is to increase access to financial products and services for farmers and cooperatives for the commercialization of the sector. Under this component, 2 subcomponents have developed: (i) Scaling up agricultural finance to set the foundation for expanding the supply of affordable financial services and products, (ii) Strengthening agricultural insurance by strengthening the quality and effectiveness of agriculture insurance offered through the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), which seeks to de-risk the agricultural sector using market-based insurance mechanisms and fintech solutions. Component 3: Covers project management to ensure the smooth implementation of the project and will support all aspects of project management such as (i) project staffing and their training; (ii) procurement and financial management; (iii) environmental and social risk management and compliance; (iv) monitoring and evaluation; (v) equipment and operating costs; (vi) communication and knowledge management. Component 4: The contingency Emergency Response Component will allow for rapid reallocation of the project’s uncommitted funds in the event of an eligible emergency. Therefore, various activities were developed under these components and subcomponent and their implementation requires carrying out civil works related to the rehabilitation of existing or development of irrigation infrastructure. Under subcomponent 1.1, works related to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, preparation of detailed designs, construction supervision and quality assurances, construction of irrigation water abstraction, delivery, distribution, and drainage structures will be implemented in 31 irrigation schemes identified in different districts countrywide. Rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage network canals and constru
Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -– FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Rwanda NAME OF PROJECT: Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project Credit A No: 7084-RW, Credit B No: 7085-RW and Grant No: E017-RW Assignment Title: Hiring a Consultancy firm for Environmental Social Impact Assessment for Warufu irrigation scheme. . Reference No: RW-RAB-408439-CS-QCBS The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of Hiring a Consultancy firm for Environmental Social Impact Assessment for Warufu irrigation scheme. The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. To be able to submit an expression of interest, International and National consulting firms who are not registered in E-procurement system, are advised to register themselves through www.umucyo.gov.rw N.B.: Submission of expression of interest via other channels than Umucyo E-Procurement System shall not be considered. In case of Joint-Venture, only the lead firm must submit the Expression of Interest, the Joint-Venture must be done through e-procurement system, otherwise the EOI will be rejected. The shortlisting criteria are: • The firm should have a vast experience in consultancy services with references in Environmental Impact Assessment studies related to irrigation infrastructure or water management infrastructure proven by certificates of good completion and contracts; • The firm should be a registered member of Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) and figure on the RAPEP list of authorized firms to conduct environmental assessment studies; The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition September, 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered through e-procurement system on www.umucyo.gov.rw by the time indicated in the system. | TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WARUFU DAM & IRRIGATION NETWORK (COMMAND AREA 3,000 HA) LOCATED IN NYAGIHANGA, GATSIBO AND NGARAMA SECTORS OF GATSIBO DISTRICT AND MIMULI SECTOR OF NYAGATARE DISTRICT • BACKGROUND • Introduction Rwanda is committed to become an upper-middle income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2050. A modern and high performing agriculture sector, well integrated into regional and global supply chains, is one of the country’s key drivers of growth. The required transformation in agriculture needs to be built on competition and innovation and achieve higher productivity rates through private sector-led investment and development. Rwandan agriculture is mostly rain-fed, and therefore more exposed to weather-related risks, especially to severe, frequent, and prolonged dry spells occurring during the cropping seasons. Irrigation investments have significant potential to address these challenges and to improve the productivity of farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture, through improving yields and increasing cultivation in the dry season. Irrigation scheme requires infrastructure investment, operation and maintenance costs and farmers in drought-prone areas require adequate infrastructure to cope with such conditions. The expansion of the irrigation network is the only way to expand the effective land area and reduce climate-related production risks through improved technologies and practices. It is in this regard that the “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT Project” will invest in expanding and upgrading the irrigation area infrastructure through rehabilitation or development of marshlands including diversion weirs and other irrigation facilities and land husbandry development. Warufu Dam & Irrigation network (command area 3,000ha) Project located in Nyagihanga, Gatsibo and Ngarama Sectors of Gatsibo District and Mimuli Sector of Nyagatare District in Eastern Province, is one of the irrigation sites to be developed under CDAT Project. Therefore, these Terms of Reference (ToRs) are for consultancy services to provide Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board with the full study for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hydro-Agricultural development works for Warufu Dam & Irrigation network Project (command area 3,000ha). In addition to these ToRs, the study will be conducted in accordance with World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), the provisions of the laws and regulations that govern EIA in Rwanda and will require application for ESIA Clearance to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). • • CDAT Project The Government of Rwanda (GoR) is pursuing its efforts to accelerate private sector-led growth and further reduce poverty. This is performed through the implementation of various sustainable development programs and projects. The “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT Project” is among the development projects designed under the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), funded by the World Bank (WB) for a period of 5 years. The objectives of the project are to increase the use of irrigation and commercialization among producers and agribusiness firms in supported value chains and to increase access to agriculture finance. The project beneficiaries are farmers’ cooperatives, commercial farmers, and small and medium-sized agri-enterprises. The project has four components. Component 1: Value Chain and Infrastructure Development, it aims to increase marketable volumes in supported value chains and provide targeted climate sensitive infrastructure support. The component will finance public goods such as irrigation infrastructure, land husbandry, extension provision, research and development of improved seeds. Under this component, they are 3 subcomponents : (i) Irrigation rehabilitation and development focuses to expand the irrigated area and increase marketable output from irrigated agriculture, (ii) Land husbandry with objective to protect the watershed areas that drain to the irrigation sites under Subcomponent 1.1, increase the productivity of these areas, and prevent soil erosion , (iii) Innovation and services for agri-business value chain development aims to increase value addition and marketability by addressing critical constraints that directly affect the commercialization of the targeted value chains. Component 2: Agricultural Finance and Insurance, the objective of this component is to increase access to financial products and services to farmers and cooperatives for the commercialization of the sector. Under this component, 2 subcomponents have been developed: (i) Scaling up agricultural finance to set the foundation for expanding the supply of affordable financial services and products, (ii) Strengthening agricultural insurance by strengthening the quality and effectiveness of agriculture insurance offered through the NAIS, which seeks to de-risk the agricultural sector using market-based insurance mechanisms and fintech solutions. Component 3: Covers project management to ensure the smooth implementation of the project and will support all aspects of project management such as: (i) project staffing and their training; (ii) procurement and financial management; (iii) environmental and social risk management and compliance; (iv) monitoring and evaluation; (v) equipment and operating costs; (vi) communication and knowledge management. Component 4: Contingency Emergency Response Component will allow for rapid reallocation of the project’s uncommitted funds in the event of an eligible emergency. Therefore, various activities were developed under these components and subcomponents and their implementation requires carrying out civil works related to the rehabilitation of existing or development of irrigation infrastructure. Under subcomponent 1.1, works related to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, preparation of detailed designs, construction supervision and quality assurances, construction of irrigation water abstraction, delivery, distribution, and drainage structures will be implemented in 31 irrigation schemes identified in different districts countrywide. Rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage network canals and construction of hydraulic structures (diversion weir, water intake, drops, small bridges, culverts, etc.) may present some environmental and social risks, partic
Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -– FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Rwanda NAME OF PROJECT: Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project Credit A No: 7084-RW, Credit B No: 7085-RW and Grant No: E017-RW Assignment Title: Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Matimba nd Kagitumba irrigation schemes (re-advertised). Reference No RW-RAB-322585-CS-QCBS The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Matimba and Kagitumba irrigation schemes (re-advertised). The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. The shortlisting criteria are: • The firm should have a vast experience in consultancy services with specific references in Environmental Impact Assessment studies related to irrigation infrastructure or water management infrastructure proven by certificates of good completion and contracts; • The firm should be a registered member of Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) and figure on the 2023-2024 RAPEP list of authorized firms to conduct environmental assessment studies. The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition November, 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered through e-procurement system on www.umucyo.gov.rw by the time indicated in the system. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR IRRIGATION SCHEMES DEVELOPMENT OF MATIMBA & IRRIGATION SCHEMES REHABILITATION OF KAGITUMBA CDAT SITES • BACKGROUND • Introduction Rwanda is committed to become an upper-middle income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2050. A modern and high performing agriculture sector, well integrated into regional and global supply chains, is one of the country’s key drivers of growth. The required transformation in agriculture needs to be built on competition and innovation and achieve higher productivity rates through private sector-led investment and development. Rwandan agriculture is mostly rain-fed, and therefore more exposed to weather-related risks, especially to severe, frequent, and prolonged dry spells occurring during the cropping seasons. Irrigation investments have significant potential to address these challenges and to improve the productivity of farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture, through improving yields and increasing cultivation in the dry season. Irrigation scheme requires infrastructure investment, operation and maintenance costs and Farmers in drought-prone areas requires adequate infrastructure to cope with such conditions. The expansion of the irrigation network is the only way to expand the effective land area and reduce climate-related production risks through improved technologies and practices. It is in this regard that the “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” will invest in expanding and upgrading the irrigation area infrastructure through rehabilitation or development of marshlands including diversion weirs and other irrigation facilities and land husbandry development. Matimba and Kagitumba Marshlands all located in Nyagatare District of Eastern Province, are ones of the irrigation sites to be upgraded by CDAT project. Therefore, these Terms of Reference (ToRs) are for consultancy services to provide Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board with the full study for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hydro-Agricultural development and installation works for Matimba irrigation site (90ha) and rehabilitation works for Kagitumba irrigation site (810ha). In addition to these ToRs, the study will be conducted in accordance with World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), the provisions of the laws and regulations that govern EIA in Rwanda and will require application for EIA Clearance to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). • • CDAT project The Government of Rwanda (GoR) is pursuing its efforts to accelerate private sector-led growth and further reduce poverty. This is performed through the implementation of various sustainable development programs and projects. The “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT project” is among the development projects designed under the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), funded by the World Bank (WB) for a period of 5 years. The objectives of the project are to increase the use of irrigation and commercialization among producers and agribusiness firms in supported value chains and to increase access to agriculture finance. The project beneficiaries are farmers’ cooperatives, commercial farmers, and small and medium-sized agri-enterprises. The project has four components. Component 1: Value Chain and Infrastructure Development, it aims to increase marketable volumes in supported value chains and provide targeted climate sensitive infrastructure support. The component will finance public goods such as irrigation infrastructure, land husbandry, extension provision, and research and development of improved seeds. Under this component, they are 3 subcomponents : (i) Irrigation rehabilitation and development focuses to expand the irrigated area and increase marketable output from irrigated agriculture, (ii), Land husbandry with objective to protect the watershed areas that drain to the irrigation sites under Subcomponent 1.1, increase the productivity of these areas, and prevent soil erosion , (iii) Innovation and services for agri-business value chain development aims to increase value addition and marketability by addressing critical constraints that directly affect the commercialization of the targeted value chains. Component 2: Agricultural Finance and Insurance, the objective of this component is to increase access to financial products and services to farmers and cooperatives for the commercialization of the sector. Under this component, 2 subcomponents have developed: (I) Scaling up agricultural finance to set the foundation for expanding the supply of affordable financial services and products, (ii) Strengthening agricultural insurance by strengthening the quality and effectiveness of agriculture insurance offered through the National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), which seeks to de-risk the agricultural sector using market-based insurance mechanisms and fintech solutions. Component 3: Covers project management to ensure the smooth implementation of the project and will support all aspects of project management such as: (i) project staffing and their training; (ii) procurement and financial management; (iii) environmental and social risk management and compliance; (iv) monitoring and evaluation; (v) equipment and operating costs; (vi) communication and knowledge management. Component 4: Contingency Emergency Response Component will allow for rapid reallocation of the project’s uncommitted funds in the event of an eligible emergency. Therefore, various activities were developed under these components and subcomponent and their implementation requires carrying out civil works related to the rehabilitation of existing or development of irrigation infrastructure. Under subcomponent 1.1, works related to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, preparation of detailed designs, construction supervision and quality assurances, construction of irrigation water abstraction, delivery, distribution, and drainage structures will be implemented in 31 irrigation schemes identified in different districts countrywide. Rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage network canals and construction of hydraulic structures (diversion weir, water intake, drops, small bridges, culverts, etc.) may present some environmental and social risks, particularly relating to potential economic displacement, community health and safety, and protection of biodiversity. The Government of Rwanda committed to implement CDAT Project in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), national environmental laws and regulations, and International Environmental and Social Conventions that Rwanda is signatory. It is within this regards that different safeguards instruments have been prepared for CDAT Project and disclosed on World B
Hiring a Consultancy firm to carry out an Environmental Social Impact Assessment…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -– FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Rwanda NAME OF PROJECT: Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project Credit A No: 7084-RW, Credit B No: 7085-RW and Grant No: E017-RW Assignment Title: Hiring a Consultancy firm for Environmental Social Impact Assessment for Warufu irrigation scheme. . Reference No: RW-RAB-408439-CS-QCBS The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of Hiring a Consultancy firm for Environmental Social Impact Assessment for Warufu irrigation scheme. The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. To be able to submit an expression of interest, International and National consulting firms who are not registered in E-procurement system, are advised to register themselves through www.umucyo.gov.rw N.B.: Submission of expression of interest via other channels than Umucyo E-Procurement System shall not be considered. In case of Joint-Venture, only the lead firm must submit the Expression of Interest, the Joint-Venture must be done through e-procurement system, otherwise the EOI will be rejected. The shortlisting criteria are: • The firm should have a vast experience in consultancy services with references in Environmental Impact Assessment studies related to irrigation infrastructure or water management infrastructure proven by certificates of good completion and contracts; • The firm should be a registered member of Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) and figure on the RAPEP list of authorized firms to conduct environmental assessment studies; The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition September, 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered through e-procurement system on www.umucyo.gov.rw by the time indicated in the system. | TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WARUFU DAM & IRRIGATION NETWORK (COMMAND AREA 3,000 HA) LOCATED IN NYAGIHANGA, GATSIBO AND NGARAMA SECTORS OF GATSIBO DISTRICT AND MIMULI SECTOR OF NYAGATARE DISTRICT • BACKGROUND • Introduction Rwanda is committed to become an upper-middle income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2050. A modern and high performing agriculture sector, well integrated into regional and global supply chains, is one of the country’s key drivers of growth. The required transformation in agriculture needs to be built on competition and innovation and achieve higher productivity rates through private sector-led investment and development. Rwandan agriculture is mostly rain-fed, and therefore more exposed to weather-related risks, especially to severe, frequent, and prolonged dry spells occurring during the cropping seasons. Irrigation investments have significant potential to address these challenges and to improve the productivity of farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture, through improving yields and increasing cultivation in the dry season. Irrigation scheme requires infrastructure investment, operation and maintenance costs and farmers in drought-prone areas require adequate infrastructure to cope with such conditions. The expansion of the irrigation network is the only way to expand the effective land area and reduce climate-related production risks through improved technologies and practices. It is in this regard that the “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT Project” will invest in expanding and upgrading the irrigation area infrastructure through rehabilitation or development of marshlands including diversion weirs and other irrigation facilities and land husbandry development. Warufu Dam & Irrigation network (command area 3,000ha) Project located in Nyagihanga, Gatsibo and Ngarama Sectors of Gatsibo District and Mimuli Sector of Nyagatare District in Eastern Province, is one of the irrigation sites to be developed under CDAT Project. Therefore, these Terms of Reference (ToRs) are for consultancy services to provide Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board with the full study for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of Hydro-Agricultural development works for Warufu Dam & Irrigation network Project (command area 3,000ha). In addition to these ToRs, the study will be conducted in accordance with World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs), the provisions of the laws and regulations that govern EIA in Rwanda and will require application for ESIA Clearance to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). • • CDAT Project The Government of Rwanda (GoR) is pursuing its efforts to accelerate private sector-led growth and further reduce poverty. This is performed through the implementation of various sustainable development programs and projects. The “Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project’’ hereafter “CDAT Project” is among the development projects designed under the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), funded by the World Bank (WB) for a period of 5 years. The objectives of the project are to increase the use of irrigation and commercialization among producers and agribusiness firms in supported value chains and to increase access to agriculture finance. The project beneficiaries are farmers’ cooperatives, commercial farmers, and small and medium-sized agri-enterprises. The project has four components. Component 1: Value Chain and Infrastructure Development, it aims to increase marketable volumes in supported value chains and provide targeted climate sensitive infrastructure support. The component will finance public goods such as irrigation infrastructure, land husbandry, extension provision, research and development of improved seeds. Under this component, they are 3 subcomponents : (i) Irrigation rehabilitation and development focuses to expand the irrigated area and increase marketable output from irrigated agriculture, (ii) Land husbandry with objective to protect the watershed areas that drain to the irrigation sites under Subcomponent 1.1, increase the productivity of these areas, and prevent soil erosion , (iii) Innovation and services for agri-business value chain development aims to increase value addition and marketability by addressing critical constraints that directly affect the commercialization of the targeted value chains. Component 2: Agricultural Finance and Insurance, the objective of this component is to increase access to financial products and services to farmers and cooperatives for the commercialization of the sector. Under this component, 2 subcomponents have been developed: (i) Scaling up agricultural finance to set the foundation for expanding the supply of affordable financial services and products, (ii) Strengthening agricultural insurance by strengthening the quality and effectiveness of agriculture insurance offered through the NAIS, which seeks to de-risk the agricultural sector using market-based insurance mechanisms and fintech solutions. Component 3: Covers project management to ensure the smooth implementation of the project and will support all aspects of project management such as: (i) project staffing and their training; (ii) procurement and financial management; (iii) environmental and social risk management and compliance; (iv) monitoring and evaluation; (v) equipment and operating costs; (vi) communication and knowledge management. Component 4: Contingency Emergency Response Component will allow for rapid reallocation of the project’s uncommitted funds in the event of an eligible emergency. Therefore, various activities were developed under these components and subcomponents and their implementation requires carrying out civil works related to the rehabilitation of existing or development of irrigation infrastructure. Under subcomponent 1.1, works related to pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, preparation of detailed designs, construction supervision and quality assurances, construction of irrigation water abstraction, delivery, distribution, and drainage structures will be implemented in 31 irrigation schemes identified in different districts countrywide. Rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage network canals and construction of hydraulic structures (diversion weir, water intake, drops, small bridges, culverts, etc.) may present some environmental and social risks, partic
Hiring a Consultancy firm to undertake detailed design study for irrigation deve…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES -– FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Rwanda NAME OF PROJECT: Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project Credit A No: 7084-RW, Credit B No: 7085-RW and Grant No: E017-RW Assignment Title: Hiring a Consultancy firm for detailed design study of Base-Kiryango-Nyirakiyange marshlands. . Reference No: RW-RAB-356362-CS-QCBS The Government of Rwanda has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services of hiring a Consultancy firm for detailed design study of Base-Kiryango-Nyirakiyange marshlands. The Terms of Reference (TOR) related to this assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) / Commercialization and De-risking for Agricultural Transformation (CDAT) Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the above Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Expression of Interest (EOI) will include: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. To be able to submit an expression of interest, International and National consulting firms who are not registered in E-procurement system, are advised to register themselves through www.umucyo.gov.rw N.B.: Submission of expression of interest via other channels than Umucyo E-Procurement System shall not be considered. In case of Joint-Venture, only the lead firm must submit the Expression of Interest, the Joint-Venture must be done through e-procurement system, otherwise the EOI will be rejected. The shortlisting criteria are: • The firm should have at least ten (10) years of general experience in Consultancy Services and three (3) specific references proven by certificate of good completion and signed contract in consultancy services related to the feasibility and detailed design studies on irrigation projects, supervision of construction for irrigation dams and the dam command area development. The shortlist will contain five (5) to eight (8) firms. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fourth Edition September, 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the criteria set out in the Request for Proposals. Expressions of interest must be delivered through e-procurement system on www.umucyo.gov.rw by the time indicated in the system. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FEASIBILITY AND DETAIL DESIGN STUDIES FOR A NEW DAM, RAISING AN EXISTING DAM, AND IRRIGATION FOR BASE-KIRYANGO-NYIRAKIYANGE (245 HA EXISTING MARSHLAND IN BASE-KIRYANGO, 136 HA IN NYRAKIYANGE AND 1,210 HA NEW HILLSIDE COMMAND AREAS) LOCATED IN RUHANGO AND NYANZA DISTRICTS OF SOUTHERN PROVINCE • BACKGROUND The World Bank approved $300 million in financing under the International Development Association’s (IDA’s) grant, credit, and Scale Up Window to help the Government of Rwanda increase the use of irrigation and commercialization among producers and agribusiness firms in supported value chains, and to increase access to agricultural finance. The Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project (CDAT) will support the Government to provide services and create an enabling environment for the private actor throughout the agricultural value chain. It will finance public investments in the seeds sector, develop and rehabilitate irrigation systems on over 17,600 ha, provide accompanying land husbandry development on about 11,000 ha in surrounding water catchment areas to increase productivity and promote climate smart agriculture. The project will also support commercialization by helping farmers access markets and availing matching grants for investments in mechanization, post-harvest infrastructure and processing equipment. A CDAT challenge fund will invest in particularly innovative solutions for the sector that can be brought to scale. The project is nationwide and is foreseen to directly benefit at least 235,000 households, including women and youth. In partnership with financial institutions, the Commercialization and De-Risking for Agricultural Transformation Project will seek to enhance access to affordable financial services and products in the agricultural sector by providing short and long-term financing and reducing risks and challenges faced by agricultural value chains through strengthening market linkages and scaling up agriculture insurance. One of the projects being considered for implementation by CDAT is the rehabilitation and upgrading of Nyarubogo scheme located in Kibirizi, Muyira and Busoro Sectors, Nyanza District, Southern Province. Rice is primarily grown throughout the 150 ha command area by gravity surface irrigation with some farmers switching to maize and other crops due to lack of water while the hillside is rainfed agriculture with different seasonal crops mainly maize, beans, soybeans, cassava, and banana. A study is required to consider alternatives for raising the dam, identifying a potential site for a new dam, controlling river bank and bed erosion, improving and possibly expanding the command area, and if reasonable alternatives are found, an Interim Study is needed to present the most viable alternatives to the Client for selection of the alternative to undergo a detail design study. • OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT Rwanda’s economy relies heavily on agriculture as a sector contributing around 30% to the GDP. Nearly 70% of the rural population is employed in agriculture. The Government of Rwanda in its national policies indicates agriculture as a vehicle for economic growth. The National Strategy of Transformation and PSTA IV emphasizes agriculture development as a means to achieve the goal of poverty reduction and ensuring food security. The goal of the project is to develop financially sustainable irrigation and drainage services and increase farmers’ agricultural revenue in the project area. The overall objective of the study is to undertake a Feasibility and Detail Design Study to rehabilitate and expand the Base, Kiryango and Nyirakiyange command areas. The study must meet the World Bank project appraisal requirements and should ensure the development is technically feasible, economically and financially viable, socially acceptable, and environmentally sustainable. The specific objectives of the assignment are to carry out relevant technical investigations and studies comprising of water resources (hydrologic and hydro-geologic) assessment, socio-economic assessment, agricultural soils and agronomic studies, irrigation water requirements, topographical surveys, geotechnical investigations, hydraulic studies and design, and undertake Feasibility and Detail Design studies for rehabilitating and expanding the existing Base Dam and command area, the Kiryango command area, and a new dam for the Nyirakinyange-Kihene command areas, to ensure optimum use of available water. The study will be carried out in two phases; Feasibility Study and Detail Design Study. The Feasibility Study will select, examine, and rank various alternatives for increasing water harvesting, improving drainage, expanding the command area, developing low-head (less 50m) solar pumped irrigation, and if additional water storage is needed, to investigate raising Base Dam and designing a new dams for Nyirakiyange-Kihene, to maximize the command area and meet the irrigation demands. The Feasibility Study will examine different alternatives and provide preliminary design drawings, cost estimates, and economic analyses sufficiently detailed to enable decisions to be made on project viability. If the Feasibility Study results in alternatives that seem reasonable to the Client, then the Consultant will proceed with the Detail Design Study for the selected alternatives which will examine selected alternatives and provide detail design drawings, cost estimates, technical specifications, tender documents, bill of quantities, and unit price surveying to enable the client to proceed to the tendering of works. In addition, the definition of the project components, organizational arrangements, and procedures will be detailed enough to permit the executing agencies to use the study as guidance on project implementation. The Consultant should take into consideration the World Bank policies, guidelines, and safeguards requirements, especially those for environmental and social impact assessment as well as dam safety to prepare the studies. • SCOPE OF THE STUDY • General The study will entail Feasibility and Detail Design studies that include the preparation of designs, cost estimates, and implementation arrangements for the finally agreed development alternative for water harvesting, drainage and irrigation development, infrastructure, and watershed management associated with the project. The Feasibility and Detail Design studies will comprise Data Collection (land surveys, topographic maps, soil samples, climate data, water availability, and any existing infrastructure that may affect the project), F