Recruitment of an NGO for the implementation of the RPF and SMPS for persons affected by the construction works of rainwater drainage structures in the Riviera watersheds in the Cocody commune

This contract award pertains to the Urban Resilience and Solid Waste Management Project (P168308), funded by an IDA loan (IDA-66860). The procurement process, utilizing Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) under reference CI-PARU-479530-CS-CQS-2025, sought to recruit a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). The primary objective of this recruitment is to implement the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and the Social Management Plans (SMPs) for individuals affected by the construction of rainwater drainage infrastructure within the Riviera watersheds, located in the Cocody commune. The contract was awarded to CARITAS CÔTE D'IVOIRE, based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The notification of award was issued on September 22, 2025, with a contract duration of 14 months. CARITAS CÔTE D'IVOIRE achieved a combined score of 98 out of 100, with a technical score of 85 and a financial score of 100, exceeding the minimum qualifying score of 70. The signed contract price is XOF 133,400,110. ONG ESPOIR SANTE DEVELOPPEMENT was a rejected firm, failing to meet the minimum technical score requirement. This initiative is crucial for mitigating the social impacts of essential urban infrastructure development and ensuring the resilience of the affected communities.

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, water and sanitation and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Drainage. Located in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 133.4 million.

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