Preparing Irrigation and Drainage System Development in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic - Consulting Firm

TA No.: TA-9945 AZE

Executing Agency: State Amelioration & WaterManagement Committee of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan

Contract name: Preparing Irrigation and Drainage System Development in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic - Consulting Firm

Contract description: Phase I, from May to August 2020, will (i) conduct rapid performance assessment of the current irrigation system and identify key weaknesses and constraints in the NAR; (ii) carry out hydrologig and hydraulic modelling to assess various water sources and whether remodeling of the canal networks is required; (iii) assess whether there is a need to increase pumping capacity and/or canal flow capacity; and (iv) recommend project scope for detailed feasibility studies. The consultant firm is responsible on which specialists will be fielded for Phase 1 tasks, but, at the very least, the team leader, deputy team leader, hydrology/hydraulic specialists, and remote
sensing/geographic information system specialist should be fielded during Phase 1.

Phase II, from September 2020 to December 2021, will then conduct full-fledged feasibility studies for irrigation and drainage schemes identified in the first phase to meet both government and ADB requirements, undertaking due diligence in terms of technical assessment, economic and financial analysis, financial management assessment, procurement capacity and risk assessment, environmental and social safeguards, and social and gender assessment. During this phase, the consultants will also help the executing and implementing agencies prepare implementation start-up activities.

Duration: 20 months