Recruitment of a Firm for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the Design and Construction Works for the Abengourou Wholesale Market

This contract award pertains to the Cote d'Ivoire Agri-Food Sector Development Project, specifically for the recruitment of a consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the planned design and construction of the Abengourou Wholesale Market. The project, funded in part by IDA-69090, aims to enhance the agri-food sector in Côte d'Ivoire. The selected firm, ENVIROX, based in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, in collaboration with ENVIRONNEMENT GLOBAL SERVICES (EGS) from Senegal, will undertake this crucial ESIA. The assessment is a mandatory step to identify, predict, and evaluate the potential environmental and social consequences of the market construction project. It will inform decision-making by outlining mitigation measures to address negative impacts and enhance positive ones. The scope of the ESIA typically includes analyzing potential effects on biodiversity, water resources, soil, air quality, noise levels, cultural heritage, local communities, livelihoods, and public health. The firm is contracted for a duration of 90 days, with a minimum qualifying score of 50, indicating a competitive selection process based on consultant qualifications (CQS). The beneficial ownership details for ENVIROX highlight the key individuals holding significant stakes or voting rights within the company.

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, finance and banking and social protection sectors, with a focus on Roads. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the construction and civil works 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 contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.