Recruitment of a Consultant (firm) for the realization of a Simplified Environmental and Social Impact Study (EISS) and a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the rehabilitation works of 250 km of tracks in the agro-forests of PIF 2

This tender pertains to the recruitment of a consulting firm tasked with conducting a Simplified Environmental and Social Impact Study (EISS) and developing a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the rehabilitation of 250 kilometers of access and internal tracks in the agro-forests of Scio, Rapides Grah, and HD, as part of the Forest Investment Project, phase 2. The project is financed under the IDA-71870 loan/credit and is identified by the reference CI-FIP2-503913-CS-CQS. The procurement method employed is Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS). The awarded firms for this contract are GROUPE ID SAHEL from Mali and EASY MANAGEMENT from Côte d'Ivoire. The contract duration is set for three months, with a minimum qualifying score of 75 required for bidders. The final evaluation price for the awarded contract is XOF 95,467,900, which is also the signed contract price. The technical evaluation yielded a perfect score of 100, with specific experience, methodology, and key personnel contributing to the overall ranking of the successful bidder. This project is crucial for enhancing infrastructure within the agro-forests, promoting sustainable development and environmental management in the region.

This is a works contract in the finance and banking and social protection sectors, with a focus on Investment. 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 civil works in the finance and banking sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.