Detailed Planning Survey for the Riverine Water Transport Sector System Strengthening Project in the Republic of Bolivia (Channel Maintenance, Port Administration/Organizational Development, Environmental and Social Considerations) (Open Competitive Bidding - Comprehensive Evaluation)

This JICA tender is for a detailed planning survey for a project to strengthen the riverine water transport sector system in Bolivia. The survey will focus on critical aspects including channel maintenance, port administration and organizational development, and environmental and social considerations. The project aims to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of water transport, which is vital for connecting landlocked Bolivia's regions and facilitating trade. The detailed planning survey will involve assessing the current state of river navigation channels, port facilities, and related institutional frameworks. It will identify necessary interventions for dredging, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades, as well as strategies for enhancing the capacity of port authorities and ensuring compliance with environmental and social safeguards. The objective is to develop a comprehensive plan for the sector's strengthening. The selection process will use comprehensive evaluation under open competitive bidding. Responses to inquiries have been posted.

This is a consulting contract in the transport and logistics, environment and climate and general supplies sectors. Located in Global, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the transport and logistics sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.