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Sustainable Tourism Program II (STPII): Coastal Baseline Studies and Shoreline Management
Details
Location:
Belize
Category:
Consulting services
Status:
Awarded
Sectors:
Environment & Climate, Research & Innovation, Financial Services & Audit
Funding Agency:
Eligibility:
Organisation
Budget:
N/A
Date posted:
Jan 23, 2017
Description
Project ID: BL-L1020
Borrower/Bid No: CS-08(2)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
COASTAL BASELINE STUDIES AND SHORELINE MANAGEMENT
Institution: MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (MTCA)
Country: BELIZE
Project: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAM II (STPII)
Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Project No.: BL-L1020
Operation No: 3566/OC-BL
Project ID No.: CS-08(2)
Deadline: 4 p.m. Tuesday January 31st, 2017
The Government of Belize has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) under the “Sustainable Tourism Program II”, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments for the consulting services for COASTAL BASELINE STUDIES AND SHORELINE MANAGEMENT for a) the coast of Caye Caulker, (an island community and important tourism destination in the Belize District), and b) coastal areas in eastern Toledo, the southern-most district in Belize. The main purpose of this consultancy is to carry out the necessary technical and feasibility studies to inform shoreline management recommendations, and specifically the design of shoreline stabilization and climate adaptation measures that consider an ecosystem-based adaptation approach.
The firm will: (i) design and carry out baseline coastal studies for both target areas, ii) prioritize the coastal area for shoreline stabilization measures, (including where appropriate ecosystem-based coastal protection using non-structural and soft-engineering measures), based upon agreed criteria and stakeholder engagement; (iii) prepare detailed engineering designs and recommendations for shoreline stabilization investments which consider green climate resilient infrastructure; (iv) conduct the feasibility analysis of investments in accordance with the requirements of the Bank for public sector financing, including socioeconomic, environmental, financial, and institutional feasibility. The consultancy will also provide support to training and dissemination activities.
Anticipated duration of this consultancy is eighteen (20) months. The consulting firm or consortium must show demonstrated experience and in-depth expertise in the design and feasibility analysis of coastal risk assessment and management programs in countries with similarities to Belize. Required experience includes (i) the implementation of coastal and oceanographic baseline surveys, monitoring, and information systems, (ii) integrated coastal zone planning, (iii) comprehensive disaster risk management (iv) Climate Change Adaptation and modelling, (v) physical modelling of and design of coastal engineering structures for erosion and other coastal risks; (vi) training and stakeholder engagement; (vii) environmental and social impact assessment; (viii) integrated coastal zone management and land-use planning and (ix) economic and financial analysis. Previous experience working in projects financed by multi-lateral and bilateral organizations in the Caribbean is desirable.
The procurement method for this contract will be Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS). The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information establishing that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, availability of equipment etc). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN-2350-9) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09:00 AM to 4:00 PM local Belize time. Expressions of interest must be delivered via direct mail or e-mail at the address indicated below by 4 p.m. on Tuesday January 31st, 2017
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
Attn: Procurement Specialist
106 South Street, Belize City, P.O. Box 325
Tel: 501-227-1760/2801/02
E-mail: [email protected]
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