Preparatory Survey for the Water Supply Project in the Southern Chattogram Region, Bangladesh [Concessional Account Technical Assistance] (QCBS)

This JICA consultant contract announcement is for a "Preparatory Survey for the Water Supply Project in the Southern Chattogram Region, Bangladesh," under [Concessional Account Technical Assistance] and utilizing the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. The southern Chattogram region of Bangladesh faces significant challenges related to access to safe and adequate water supply. This preparatory survey aims to assess the current water supply situation, identify the needs of the population, and evaluate the feasibility of implementing a water supply project in the region. The consultant will be responsible for conducting a detailed needs assessment, analyzing existing water resources and infrastructure, evaluating potential project sites, and developing a project plan. This includes technical, economic, social, and environmental considerations. The goal is to lay the groundwork for a project that will improve access to clean water, thereby contributing to public health, sanitation, and the overall socio-economic development of the region. The remarks indicate that responses to questions were published on March 3rd, suggesting active progress in the procurement. This technical assistance is crucial for addressing water scarcity and improving living standards.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Water Supply. Located in Bangladesh, 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 water and sanitation 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.