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FCPF REDD Readiness Preparation: Development of a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), the Development of an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), and a Safeguard Information System (SIS)
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Location:Belize
Category:Consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Environment & Climate, Social Development
Contracting authority: Protected Areas Conservation Trust
Associated tenders • 1
Description
Belize - P152415 - Belize FCPF REDD Readiness Preparation - BZ-PACT-159212-CS-QCBS
Country: Belize
Project Id: P152415
Project Name: Belize FCPF REDD Readiness Preparation
Loan/Credit/TF Info.: TF-18492
Notice Version No.: 0
General Information
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Notice Type |
Request for Expression of Interest |
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Borrower Bid Reference |
BZ-PACT-159212-CS-QCBS |
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Bid Description |
The Development of a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), the Development of an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), and a Safeguard Information System (SIS) |
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Language of Notice |
English |
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Deadline for Application Submission Date |
2020/02/28 |
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16:00 |
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Selected category codes for product to be procured |
77101501-Risk or hazard assessment |
Contact Information on Advertisement
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Protected Areas Conservation Trust |
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Name |
Cindy Orellano |
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Procurement Officer |
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3 Mango Street, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize, C.A. |
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Country |
Belize |
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501-822-3637 |
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Detailed Information for Advertisement
REDD+ Readiness Project in Belize Project
Ministry Of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, The Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration (MAFFESDI)
Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services
(Firm Selection)
Consultancy for the Development of a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), the Development of an Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and a Safeguard Information System (SIS) for the REDD+ Readiness Project in Belize
Grant No: P152415/ TF018492
The Government of Belize with the assistance of the World Bank is implementing the project entitled “Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) Readiness Project in Belize” with Grant funding from the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility “FCPF”. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration (MAFFESDI) has been appointed for the overall implementation of the Project with the fiduciary support provided by the Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT). The Government of Belize intends to apply part of the proceeds of the grant to payments under the contract for this Consultancy.
REDD+ and PACT now invites eligible Consulting Firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. In submitting its Expression of Interest, Firms should provide information demonstrating that it has the required and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
1. Demonstrate extensive experience in UNFCCC REDD+ Decisions and Frameworks, safeguards assessment, strategic environmental and social assessment of the World Bank (WB), public policy review and planning, or related fields, in small island states or developing countries;
2. The firm must have qualified and experienced team members (no more than 8) comprising of experts with advanced degrees in their respective fields who are forest reference level experts, environmental experts, social scientists, legal experts, experts on World Bank safeguard policies and on the UNFCCC safeguards for REDD+, and experts in participation/culturally appropriate consultation, outreach, and communication.
3. Have extensive experience conducting analytical and diagnostic work in order to build national capacity, drafting World Bank (WB) safeguard policy instruments, and Safeguard Information System.
The attention of interested Firms is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers January 2011, revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development policy on “Employment of Public officers as consultants.”
The Firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultants’ Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, mail, fax or e-mail) by 4:00 p.m. (Local Belize Time) on Friday 28th February 2020 to:
REDD+ Procurement Officer
Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT)
3 Mango Street
Belmopan, Cayo District
Belize C.A.
Tel: 501-822-3637
redd.procurement.officer@pactbelize.org
The sealed envelope containing the Expression of Interest must include the name and address of the firm and should be clearly marked:
“CONSULTANCY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT(SESA), THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ESMF) AND A SAFEGUARD INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIS) FOR THE REDD+ READINESS PROJECT IN BELIZE”
REDD+ Readiness Project and PACT shall not be bound to defray any costs incurred by firms in preparing and submitting statements of capability.
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About the Funding Agency
The World Bank (USA) is part of an international financial agency that makes loans and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The United States was a driving force behind the founding of the World Bank in 1944 and it is still the World Bank's largest shareholder today.
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About the Sectors
Environment & Climate
Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.
Key areas:
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Natural resource and ecosystem management
- Climate change and environmental resilience
Social Development
Includes measures for improving well-being, inclusion, and resilience of individuals and communities through social services and protection systems.
Key areas:
- Social inclusion and social cohesion programs
- Social protection systems and safety nets
- Social care services
- Community development and vulnerable groups support
Locations
Belize
Belize prioritizes road rehabilitation, port development, energy infrastructure, and water systems to improve trade connectivity and rural access. Infrastructure projects are financed through national budgets, multilateral development banks, and foreign partnerships. Investments support tourism, agriculture, and regional integration within Central America. Climate vulnerability, fiscal capacity, and institutional development influence long-term infrastructure planning.
Nr. of tenders: 7272
Nr. of grants: 2164
Nr. of donors: 477
Nr. of jobs: 30
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Nr. of grants: 2164
Nr. of donors: 477
Nr. of jobs: 30
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