Inclusive Climate Action local technical experts for waste management project in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana – C40 Cities Finance

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Inclusive Climate Action local technical experts for waste management project in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana- C40 Cities Finance List of contents: 1. Introduction 2 2. Background for the assignment 3 3. Objective of the assignment and expected activities 5 4. Minimum requirements 8 5. Format for responses 10 6. Budget 12 7. Timeline of procurement 12 8. Contracting 13 9. C40 policies 14 10. Disclaimer 14 11. Term of Assignment 14 Have a concern? 14 Annex 1 – Relevant background materials 15 Annex 2 - Framework Contract template 16 Annex 3 – Contractual flowdown requirements 28 1. Introduction C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to limit global heating in line with the Paris Agreement and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. We work alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to support mayors to halve emissions by 2030 and help phase out fossil use while increasing urban climate resilience and equity. To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit our website or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. C40 Cities Finance Facility The C40 Cities Finance Facility (CFF) is a project preparation facility that supports cities in preparing and implementing sustainable infrastructure projects. By linking infrastructure projects to finance and providing cities with the ongoing support and expertise they need, CFF turns resilient and inclusive climate action plans into real projects that make a real difference to people’s lives. Launched at COP21 in Paris in December 2015, CFF is jointly implemented by C40 and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. CFF was selected as a winner of the 2020 United Nations Global Action Award in the category “Financing for Climate Friendly Investment”. From Mumbai to Medellín, Durban to Dakar, CFF has partnered with 30 cities across 4 regions, supporting 36 transformative projects in key climate action areas: nature-based solutions, renewable energy and buildings, sustainable mobility, water and waste management. By 2030, the C40 Cities Finance Facility aims to reduce over 2.5 million tons of CO₂ emissions, enhance the climate resilience of 2 million people, and leverage over US$1 billion in climate finance. CFF recently announced five new cities which will receive support in its current phase (2024-2027) to turn their ambitious climate plans into tangible, finance-ready infrastructure projects. They join current partner cities Mbombela and Johannesburg (South Africa), where CFF’s support will continue until mid-2026. The five new partner cities are: 2 C40 Cities Finance Facility ● Resilient urban watersheds in Belo Horizonte, Brazil; ● Nature-based urban regeneration in São Paulo, Brazil; ● Solar-powered e-buses in Rabat, Morocco; ● Clean ferries in Cartagena, Colombia; ● Solid waste management in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. Although CFF is implemented jointly with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, this RFP will be contracted and primarily managed by C40. 2. Background for the assignment CFF’s Inclusive Climate Action (ICA) framework The climate crisis affects everyone, but its impact – both between cities in different parts of the globe and within each city – is unequal. Some people and communities, such as women, disabled people, low-income groups, or those working in the informal economy (see non-exhaustive list below), are more at risk. Many challenges in Global South cities – such as informal employment and housing, migration, and gender inequality – also intersect with the climate crisis. Inclusive Climate Action (ICA) is a framework used by CFF to ensure climate action is designed with fairness at the heart, so the benefits reach everyone, especially those hit hardest by climate impacts. Implementing inclusive climate policies and actions presents a powerful opportunity for cities to empower local communities in climate decision-making. Implementation of climate action has wide-ranging benefits, which can and should be distributed fairly. CFF integrates this framework into its operations and partnerships with cities because ICA helps build public trust, grow local economies and ensures all communities thrive. Urban infrastructure projects such as those supported by CFF can have a significant impact on people’s lives, but the effects are not always equal. The impact, both positive and negative, must be considered for all communities, including marginalised communities such as (but not limited to): ● Women ● Low-income groups ● Informal settlement dwellers / workers ● Racial / ethnic / relig