CONSULTANCY SERVICE UNDER WORLD BANK AFRICA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN COASTAL RESILIENCE (ACECoR)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
IFT No.: CR/UCC/CS/0001/2021(UCC/ACE/005/2021)
As part of the Africa Center of Excellence Impact Project (ACEII), the World Bank and the Government of Ghana (GoG) is supporting a five-year capacity building program at the University of Cape Coast to promote coastal resilience within the West and Central African sub-regions. The objective of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) Project is to support the development of technical and scientific capacity of young African professionals to develop integrated solutions to address coastal degradation in the countries of intervention through short to long-term professional and academic training programmes. It will deliver high quality postgraduate courses, international caliber research focused on addressing coastal developmental challenges. In this context, University of Cape Coast is leading the World Bank (ACEII) Impact project on Capacity Building sub-component. This will be achieved through partnerships and collaboration with academia, research institutions and industry, locally and internationally.
As part of achieving the broader objectives, the University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of the World Bank Funds under the contract to carry out the following consultancy service.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Engagement of Consultant to facilitate the development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESMP) and acquisition of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit.
Objectives of the Assignment
The objectives of the assignment include but not limited to the following:
• Provide technical expertise for the conduct of environmental and social impact assessment(ESIA) on the ACECoR project
• Develop environmental and social safeguard policies and procedures, as well as review and appraise proposed programs for compliance with the World Bank’s environmental, social and governance requirements
• Prepare an ESIA Management Plan for the ACECoR Project
• Ensure that the financed projects and other activities are social and environmentally sustainable and comply with the World Bank’s social and environmental safeguards policies and other internationally recognized best practices.
• Provide the requisite technical and administrative assistance including the provision of all required documentation in securing an Environmental permit for the ACECoR Building.
The University of Cape Coast now invites eligible consultants, having relevant professional backgrounds with proven track records, to express their interest in providing the above service. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the service. Information provided by consultants must include brochures, business registration documents, description of similar assignments undertaken by the consultant and clients for whom those assignments were provided, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. that will enable the University to shortlist suitable consultants.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public
Procurement Act, 2003(Act 663) as amended of the Republic of Ghana and shall meet the following criteria: Certificate of Registration of Firm/Consultant, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid SSNIT Certificate where applicable, Evidence of registration with Public Procurement Authority, Relevant Experience of Firm/Consultant, Availability and Experience of relevant key staff/Consultant.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from Friday 5th March, 2021 between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Expressions of interest, comprising one original and two copies, sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the IFT No. and Name of Consultancy service, must be delivered to the address below on or before 4:00pm, Monday, 22nd March, 2021. Expression of interest received after the deadline for submission shall be rejected.
Procurement Office
New Central Administration Block- New Site
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Telephone: 0243422871
Email: procurement@ucc.edu.gh/nampofo@ucc.edu.gh