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General Information
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Country:
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China
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Publication Date:
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Jul 25, 2023
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Deadline (local time):
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September 20, 2023 - 10:00
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Agency:
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Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
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Buyer:
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CHINA - CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd.
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Original Language:
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English
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Contact information
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Address:
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Xiaoyi Wang
Project Manager
4/F, No.17th Unit,Su Yuan, Beijing Friendship Hotel
Haidian District, 100873
Beijing, China 100873
China
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Telephone:
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+ 10 68 73 21 96
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Fax:
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+ 10 68 94 02 33
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E-mail:
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wangxy@biddingcitic.com
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Assignments
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90700000 - Environmental services
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Original Text
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Letter of Invitation
RFP No.:0733-23091825/2
July 25, 2023 Beijing
Dear Mr./Ms.:
1.The Tengchong Water Authority(hereinafter called "Client") has applied for financing from Agence Française de Développement ("AFD") toward the cost of
Project:Ecological conservation and restoration of the Daying river and its watershed in Tengchong,Yunnan Province. The Client intends to apply a portion of the proceeds
of this financing to eligible payments under the Contract for which this Request for Proposals is issued.
2.The Client now invites Proposals to provide the following consulting services (hereinafter called "Services"): Lot 2:Technical Assistance. More details on the Services
are provided in the Terms of Reference (Section VII).
3.Project goal and objectives:The ultimate goal of the project is to restore the water quality of the Daying River, as well as to restore the ecological balance of its
catchment area and protect its biodiversity.
4.The implementation of the project is divided in 7 Tasks:
Task 1: Technical assistance to the project implementation and capacity building
Sub Task 1.1: Technical assistance for project monitoring and reporting
Sub Task 1.2: Capacity building for Wetlands management
Task 2: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
Sub Task 2.1: Specific Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for sub-projects
Sub Task 2.2: Specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMPs) for sub-projects
Sub Task 2.3: Specific Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) for sub-projects
Sub Task 2.4: Monitoring program of the implementation of the ESMPs
Task 3: Water management and water monitoring at watershed level
Sub Task 3.1: Investigation and mapping of water systems in the watershed
Sub Task 3.2: Investigation, analysis and monitoring of water resources
Sub Task 3.3: Establishment of an integrated watershed management mechanism and planning
Sub Task 3.4: Improvement of watershed management capacity based on "river chief system”
Sub Task 3.5: Awareness of water conservation
Sub Task 3.6: Construction of Water Resources and Water Quality Monitoring Platform (lot 9 related design)
Task 4: Climate change impacts management
Sub Task 4.1:Study on the impact of extreme climate change on the ecosystems of Tengchong (animal, plant, hydrology and water resources, land use)
Sub Task 4.2: Ecological compensation
Sub Task 4.3: Studies and monitoring of the impact of sustainable soil management on the area
Task 5: Biodiversity monitoring and action plan
Sub Task 5.1: Scientific investigation on biodiversity
Sub Task 5.2: Support enhancement of protected areas management plans
Sub Task 5.3: Technical assistance for implementation of biodiversity monitoring
Sub-Task 5.4: Construction of Biodiversity Monitoring and Monitoring System (lot 9 related design)
Sub Task 5.5: Biodiversity protection action plan at Tengchong watershed scale
Task 6: Eco-compensation policy research and pilot program
Sub Task 6.1 Research on the evaluation index system of ecological compensation
Sub Task 6.2 Establish an ecological compensation guidance fund, carry out resource capitalization and ecological capitalization, and explore pilot market-oriented trading
of ecological products such as water rights trading, emission right trading, and forest carbon sink trading
Sub Task 6.3 Establish a watershed ecological compensation system
Task 7: Assistance in the design and implementation of complementary activities financed by the China Biodiversity Fund (CBF)
Sub Task 7.1: Support for the definition of needs
Sub Task 7.2: Support in setting up partnerships
Sub Task 7.3: Support the promotion of these activities and of their result at the central level
The estimate of the contract size for this Lot is €3,110,033 of which €950,000 will be funded by the CBF[ CBF is a European grant dedicated to strengthening the
Sino-European dialogue on biodiversity public policies, implemented and managed by AFD. In the framework of this project in Tengchong, the CBF funds aim at supporting
innovative practices and international standards through partnerhips, knowledge production and technical assistance with/from European partners. The activities supported
in the framework of this project are expected to i) capitalize on other innovative practices supported by AFD funded projects implemented in China and ii) to fuel research
programs on related topics supported by CBF together with Chinese technical ministries (Ministry of Natural Ressources – MNR, and National Forestry and Grassland
Administration – NFGA).]. The consulting services will run through the project implementation period, i.e. from 2023 to 2029.
5.General Requirements
(1)The Consultant shall be independent legal entities and provide either valid business licenses or a copies of legal registration, as evidence that they have been
established for no less than 5 years (the date on business license or legal registration shall prevail).
(2)The Consultant shall provide valid ISO9001 Quality Management System Certificate.
6.Joint Venture Requirements
(1)Services are to be provided by a Joint Venture of Chinese and international consulting firms. Maximum number of members in the JV shall be:5 (five)..
(2)The Consultant shall submit only one Proposal, either in its own name or as a member of a Joint Venture (JV). If a Consultant (including any JV member) submits or
participates in more than one Proposal, those Proposals shall be all rejected. However, the same Subconsultant may participate in several Proposals.
(3)If the Consultant is a JV, the Proposal shall include:
a copy of the JV Agreement entered into by all members,
or
a letter of intent to execute a JV Agreement, signed by all members together with a copy of the Agreement proposal,
(4)In the absence of this document, the other members will be considered as Subconsultants.
(5)Experiences and qualifications of Subconsultants are not taken into account in the evaluation of the applications.
7.The Consultant shall have the following experiences:
(1)Demonstrated Experience of at least two (2) consulting service contract in technical assistance in wetland protected area or river catchment strengthening or
consolidation or biodiversity management with a contract amount of more than 10 million RMB since January 1, 2013 (subject to the date of signing the contract).
(2)Demonstrated experience in supporting the implementation of internationally financed projects in China. Preference will be given to Consultant with AFD project
experience.
Interested consultants must provide information evidencing that they are qualified and experienced to perform those Services. For that purpose, documented evidence of
recent and similar services shall be submitted and reflect the content of the work and the date of signing. Blurry and unrecognizable documents will not be approved.
8.The RFP includes the following documents:
Section I Instructions to Consultants (ITC)
Section II – Data Sheet
Section III – Technical Proposal – Standard forms
Section IV – Financial Proposal – Standard forms
Section V – Eligibility and Qualification Criteria
Section VI – AFD"s Policy – Corrupt and fraudulent practices – Social and Environmental Responsibility
Section VII Terms of Reference (TORs)
Section VIII – Conditions of Contract and Contract forms
9.Please submit the proposal in writing to 3/F, 17th Unit, Su Yuan, Beijing Friendship Hotel, No.1 South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China, on or
before 10:00 am (Beijing time) on September, 20, 2023, and the electronic copy of proposal in word and PDF format must also be submitted.
10.Obtaining RFP Documentation:
Period: From 10:00 AM July, 25, 2023 to 9:59 AM September, 20, 2023
To obtain RFP documentation please contact the Tendering Agent
11.Contact Information:
Client: Tengchong Water Authority
Address: No. 17, Riverside Community, Guanyintang Community, Xiyuan Street, Tengchong City, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province
Contract Information: Mr. Xu Maoxing
Telephone:0875-5135462
Email: tcshzb@126.com
Tendering Agent: CITIC International Tendering Co., Ltd
Address: 4/F, 17th Unit, Su Yuan, Beijing Friendship Hotel, No.1 South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China
Contract Information: Ms.Wang Xiaoyi
Telephone:+86 10 68732196
Email: wangxy@biddingcitic.com
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