REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CONSULTING SERVICES (FIRMS)

African Climate Technology and Finance Center and Network.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department.

African Development Bank (AfDB)

(Re-publication)

 

 

 

  1. The African Development Bank hereby invites consulting firms to indicate their interest for the implementation specific activities under African Climate Technology and Finance Center and Network (ACTFCN), specifically: “SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT FOR THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN DISASTER RESPONSE PROJECTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES” ; 
  1. This project is part of a GEF initiative to establish regional climate technology and finance centers with the regional multilateral development banks. It is financed by set aside funds from the GEF trust fund (GEFTF) and the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF).

The objective of ACTFCN is to support Sub-Saharan African (SSA) member countries in scaling-up the deployment of low-carbon and climate resilient technologies for climate change mitigation and adaptation. The project has three components: (1) enhancing knowledge and networking (2) enabling the scaling-up of technology transfer through policy, institutional and organizational reforms; and (3) integrating climate change technologies into investment programs and projects. The project supports the implementation of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) initiative in Africa.

  1. The primary goal of the Consultancy is to support the country in developing a disaster response project proposal. This includes integrating climate change adaptation technologies into disaster response and recovery projects. The ultimate objective is to enhance the resilience of the country and communities to climate risks (tropical cyclones, recurrent floods, heavy rainfall, coastal erosion, and landslides), and to foster recovery from disasters with particular focus on the North East Point of the country ; 
  1. The Climate Change and Green Growth Department invites Consulting Firms to indicate their interest in providing the above-described services. Interested eligible Consulting Firms or associations of Consulting Firms shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to provide the services (documentation, references for similar services, experience in comparable assignments, availability of qualified staff, etc.). Please note that the inclusion of local consulting expertise in proposals will be preferred.

The expressions of interest should follow the following format.

  • Details of the firm or consortium (including nationality of the firms and contact person) and including DACON registration number1 (1 page) ;
  • Expression of Interest (approx. 5 pages) detailing your strengths, expertise, approach and any information you believe relevant ;
  • Experience in similar Assignments (approx. 5 pages) ;
  • CV of Key Staff members (approx. 5 pages) ;
  • Any additional document /section you believe relevant.

We suggest the firms to keep the submission below 25 pages.

  1. The eligibility criteria, the establishment of a short list and the selection procedure shall be in conformity with the “Procurement Framework for Bank Group Financed Operations”, October 2015 Edition, available on the Bank’s website at: http://www.afdb.org

Please, note that interest expressed by a Consulting Firm does not imply any obligation on the part of the Bank to include it in the shortlist.

  1. Interested firms may obtain further information at the below e-mail address during the Bank’s working hours. Expressions of interest must be received by e-mail to the below address no later than Monday, 22 March 2021 at 5 PM local time (Abidjan) at the below indicated email address, with the subject line “ACTFCN – Seychelles”. All submitting firms will receive a confirmation email the same day by COB. If you do not receive a confirmation email your EOI might not have been received and you are invited to contact the following telephone number : +225 20 26 5843.

Attn: Mr. Gareth PHILLIPS,

African Climate Technology and Finance Center and Network Coordinator, Division Manager, PECG1

E-mail : [email protected] with copy to [email protected] and [email protected]