Consultancy Services for the Preparation of ESIA and RAP Reports — Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Republic of Zambia

Republic of Zambia

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER)

Project ID No: P180801

ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) AND THE RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP) REPORTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NAKONDE ONE STOP BORDER POST (OSBP)

• The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received funding from the World Bank (WB) to undertake consultancy services for the preparation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) reports for the development of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) under the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project. Nakonde border is a major border on the North-South Corridor through which international cargo and bulk commodities between Tanzania, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and on to South Africa pass through. The improvement of the border facilities at Nakonde would contribute to an increase in trade between Zambia, its immediate neighbours and those countries that benefit from the North–South Corridor. GRZ intends to utilize the services of an Independent Environmental Consulting Firm to prepare the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) to inform decision-making for the development/improvement of the Nakonde OSBP.
• The Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry, a procuring entity, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this REOI is issued. Payments by the Bank will be made only at the request of the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) and upon approval by the Bank, and will be subject, in all respects, to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement for the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) project.

• The objective of the proposed consultancy services is to conduct environmental and social impact assessment as part of the implementation of the proposed OSBP project and to devise mechanisms to manage and monitor the associated potential risks and impacts and thereby ensure that the project will be environmentally and socially sound and sustainable. The Consultant will be required to carry out the analysis of the environmental and social risks and impacts of the project and apply the mitigation hierarchy to ensure that negative risks and impacts are identified, anticipated and avoided; where not possible to avoid, that the risks and impacts are minimized or reduced to acceptable levels which can be mitigated; and that where significant residual impacts remain after mitigation, that they are compensated or offset, where technically and financially feasible. The E&S assessment will promote improved environmental and social performance in ways which will recognize and enhance the capacity of the implementing agency.

• The Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry, the procuring entity, now invites consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the required Services:

• Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

• The assignment will be completed within seven (07) months, which includes the period for the required review and acceptance of the outputs by the Client and the World Bank. The assignment is expected to commence in the third (3rd) quarter of 2026.

• The selection criteria required to demonstrate qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services include:

i. Relevant experience in the application of relevant environmental and social standards in the Environmental and Social Assessments for Detailed Design and/or Technical Assistance of Road Projects in Sub Saharan countries for at least Five (5) similar projects. Prior experience with the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguard measures is highly desirable;

ii. Experience in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment/ESMP implementation in at least five (5) similar projects financed by international organizations or bilateral/multilateral development organizations in Sub Saharan countries;

iii. Prior experience delivering on the environmental and social components for assignments involving Detailed Engineering, Design Review and Tender Document Preparation of Road Projects;

iv. A solid capacity to engage with multi-level stakeholders across different sectors and experience in holding consultations with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, and senior officials in local and national government and appropriately documenting such engagements;

v. Strong writing and demonstrated capability to produce high- quality analysis, to develop and deliver well-written and comprehensive reports on a timely basis; and

vi. Demonstrated ability to establish networks of contacts for the identification of analytical topics and collection of relevant data (including biophysical, socio-economic and cultural data).

• Specific key staff requirements will be considered in the next stage and not during EOI preparation, EOI evaluation and shortlisting.

• Attention of interested Consultants is drawn to (www.worldbank.org/procurement) Paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) for Borrowers for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017, August 2018, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025) setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest.

• Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

• Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 hours to 12:00 hours and from 14:30 to 16:30 hours, CAT (Zambia) on business days.

• Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by Friday, June 26, 2026 at 17:00 hours, CAT (Zambia).

• The Terms of Reference for this assignment will be accessible on the following websites: www: mcti.gov.zm and may also be requested for through the following email: [email protected] copy [email protected] and [email protected]

Submission Address:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry,

Street Nasser Road, New Building Government Complex,

Floor: 8th, 9th and 10th

P.O. Box 31968

LUSAKA,

ZAMBIA

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