Bukhara Road Network Improvement Project Phase 2, Tranche-1

AIIB Request for Expressions of Interest: Bukhara Road Network Improvement Project Phase 2, Tranche-1. Member: Uzbekistan. Sector: Transport. Published: May 14, 2025.

*OFFICIAL USE ONLY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Date: May 14, 2025 Country: Republic of Uzbekistan Loan No.: L0313A Project: Bukhara Road Network Improvement Project, Phase 2 M37 National Highway Rehabilitation Project Assignment Title: Consulting Services for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Paris Alignment and Climate Finance Assessment Package No.: BRNIP2/QCBS/01. The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan is planning to undertake Bukhara Road Network Improvement Project (BRNIP), Phase 2, M37 National Highway Rehabilitation Project and is seeking finances from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for this purpose. The Road Committee (RC) is the line authority for all motor vehicle roads in Uzbekistan and will be responsible for the management and implementation of the BRNIP Phase 2. The AIIB has made available a Loan for project preparation in accordance with the General Procurement Notice issued on September 27, 2019. The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan intends to apply part of the proceeds of the Loan for consulting services for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Paris Alignment and Climate Finance Assessment. The objectives of the assignments are 2-fold: Part 1: Preparation of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: Аn ESIA report will be developed under this assignment, accompanying with an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) in line with AIIB’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements. The assignment shall also identify the possible resettlement and loss of livelihood issues that project and associated activities are likely to generate. A Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) must be prepared to identify affected people and communities, and assess the extent of resettlement and compensation required. Therefore, the RAP implies the necessity for a detailed assessment, a compensation plan, livelihood restoration measures, consultations and a robust grievance redress mechanism. Carry out the Paris Alignment and Climate Finance Assessment: Consultant will work closely with the AIIB Project Team (PT) to carry out the Paris Alignment and Climate finance assessment of the different project components included in the project following AIIB’s methodology. Consulting services will include, but not be limited to, the following: Preparation of an ESIA, Review of the Country’s Legal Framework and AIIB ESF, Screening and Scoping,Environmental and Socioeconomic Baseline Analysis, Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures, Stakeholder Consultations and Disclosure, Preparation of an ESMP, Preparation of a RAP, Development of a Gender Action Plan, Development of a SEP. The Consultant shall carry out a comprehensive assessment to ensure the Project’s alignment with the mitigation and adaptation goals of the Paris Agreement, as well as its potential qualification for climate finance. *OFFICIAL USE ONLY The consulting company will be selected based Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS), including a complete technical and financial proposal, according to the AIIB Procurement Policy and Procurement Instructions for Recipients (July 2024). It is expected that the contract would be awarded in the 3rd quarter of 2025 and completed within five (5) months from the award date. The “Avtoyulinvest” Agency under the Committee for Roads of the Republic of Uzbekistan as the Implementing Agency now invites competent consulting firms and organizations which meet the requirements below, to submit an Expression of Interest.

Interested consultants shall provide comprehensive information, including a brochure (company profile, relevant contract information including contract period, amount, total project value, percent of participation, date of start and completion, etc.) reflecting their qualifications in environmental and social impact assessment, including resettlement planning in the transport (roads) sector projects and climate finance assessment. The consulting company will be selected in accordance with the AIIB Procurement Policy and Procurement Instructions for Recipients (July 2024) procedures. Shortlisting criteria include: 1. Experience in ESIA: • Minimum of 8 years of experience in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports, Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), and Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEPs) in line with International Financial Institution (IFI) requirements. • Provide a brief summary of at least 3 completed assignments, including project scope, client details, and key outcomes. Experience in Resettlement Action Plans (RAP): • Minimum of 5 years of experience in preparing Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) in accordance with IFI requirements. • Provide a brief summary of at least 3 completed