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General Information
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Country:
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Turkey
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Notice/Contract Number:
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+ 90 312 296 4336
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Publication Date:
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Oct 21, 2024
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Deadline (local time):
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November 11, 2024 - 17:00
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Agency:
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Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
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Buyer:
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TURKEY - General Directorate of Forestry
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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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Muhammet Ali OZDERYA
Forest Engineer
Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Forestry, Department of Afforestation
Beştepe Mahallesi, Söğütözü Caddesi
No:8/1
ANKARA, Yenimahalle 06560
Turkey
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Telephone:
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+ 90 312 296 4336
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E-mail:
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muhammetaliozderya@ogm.gov.tr
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Assignments
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90712400 -
Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
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03441000 - Ornamental plants, grasses,
mosses or lichens
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90712200 - Forest conservation strategy
planning
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90712100 - Urban environmental
development planning
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03450000 - Tree-nursery products
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Original Text
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Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Seyhan and Ceyhan Integrated Basin Rehabilitation Project (S & CIBRP) Preparation of Feasibility Report Consultancy
Service
Country: Türkiye
Project Name: Seyhan and Ceyhan Integrated Basin Rehabilitation Project
Loan/Grant No: CTR1120 02 B / CTR1120 04 D
Project name: Seyhan and Ceyhan Integrated Basin Rehabilitation Project (Project), Feasibility Report Preparation Consultancy Services Procurement
Location of the work: The project area includes 43 districts in the provinces of Niğde, Kayseri, Adana, Osmaniye, Kahramanmaraş, and Sivas, covering the Seyhan and
Ceyhan basins. The size of the project area is approximately 4,150,000 hectares.
Reference No. (Project No.): 2024A05-234134
Place and date of publication of the expression of interest:
OGM Web/AFD dgMarket, 21.10.2024
Closure date and time:
11.11.2024 17:00 pm. (UTC+3 İstanbul Time)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye, the General Directorate of Forestry (“OGM”), and the French Development Agency (“AFD”-Agence
Française De Developpement) have agreed to implement the Project in order to support the rehabilitation of the Seyhan and Ceyhan River Basins with the aim of preventing
the degradation of natural resources, reducing the risks associated with natural disasters, including floods, landslides, avalanches and forest fires, improving the
livelihood of the people living in the upper part of the micro-basins and increasing their income sources.
The Project will contribute to strenghtening the local economy, improving rural income, reducing risks associated with natural disasters, climate change adaptation and
sustainable agricultural practices, preventing degradation of natural resources, and protecting biodiversity in the targeted areas in Seyhan and Ceyhan basins.
The project will be based on inclusive regional planning for integrated catchment management in the context of post-earthquake reconstruction.
The indicative budget for the project is estimated between EUR 150,000,000 and EUR 250,000,000 in total. The detailed amount of the project will be determined by the
Ministry of Treasury and Finance and AFD based on the results of this feasibility.
The ‘Grant Agreement’ signed between the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance and AFD on 16.07.2024 for the grant support to be used in the
preparation of ‘project feasibility report’ entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette dated 10.08.2024 and numbered 32628.
The consultancy service procurement will consist of the conduct of the feasibility study and the final preparation of the Project Feasibility Report to support OGM and AFD
in the preparation of the Project.
Project:
1) Emphasis will be placed on preventing the degradation of natural resources, protecting soil fertility, and combating erosion through afforestation, forest
rehabilitation, soil conservation and pasture improvement practices.
2) It places a strong emphasis on adaptation to climate change through the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices and techniques, expansion of production of
drought-resistant crops, small-scale irrigation, effective/efficient water management and land conservation techniques.
3) It will also be an important focal point with initiatives aimed at conserving biodiversity, rehabilitating degraded habitats, creating protected areas and promoting
land use practices that support wildlife.
4) The program for the development and support of forest villagers (ORKÖY) aims to improve the income levels of rural households.
5) Following the significant impact of the February 2023 earthquakes on the agriculture and forestry sectors in the Seyhan and Ceyhan Basin, it aims to restore damaged
infrastructure, to provide the necessary support to local people who had to leave the area and revitalise the adversely affected areas. It is supported by a commitment to
comprehensive regional planning, taking into account the needs of the local population during post-earthquake reconstruction.
6) By promoting the dissemination of renewable energy sources and eco-tourism, it aims to improve the quality of life of local people and contribute to the long-term
prosperity of the region.
Indicative scope of Work
The consultancy firm will;
1) Conduct a detailed analysis of the ecosystems and hydro-agricultural infrastructures in the Seyhan and Ceyhan Basins. This will include conducting a comprehensive field
study to assess the current situation, identify priority micro-basins and identify key indicators of need for the review. It will conduct a preliminary needs assessment to
pave the way for the identification of activities and investments resulting in the preparation of a comprehensive pre-feasibility report.
2) Based on the thoroughly prepared pre-feasibility report, it will establish the Project"s intervention logic together with the budget and logical framework, carefully
sequencing activities and investments to ensure efficient and effective allocation of resources.
3) Provide guidance on effective project management and governance.
4) Prepare a comprehensive financial analysis report to assess the financial viability of activities and provide a sound basis for decision-making.
5) Prepare an environmental and social risk assessment report of the Project in compliance with World Bank environmental/social standards and national regulations.
6) Prepare a comprehensive gender equality action plan and ensure that gender considerations are incorporated into the Project.
7) Conduct a climate change vulnerability and risks assessment of basins/micro-basins, mainstreaim climate adaptation in project activities as well as conduct a carbon
footprint estimation of the project in line with the AFD methodology (to be provided to the contractor).
8) Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of Project progress.
9) It will compile all findings and analyses in a comprehensive feasibility report and ensure that stakeholders have a clear understanding of the Project"s potential and
relevant considerations.
10) The detailed table regarding the scope of work is presented in Annex-1. All project deliverables will be delivered to OGM and AFD in Turkish and English.
The General Directorate of Forestry hereby invites Applicants to show their interest in delivering the Services described above.
This Request for Expressions of Interest is open to Consulting Firms.
Eligibility criteria to AFD financing are specified in sub-clause 1.3 of the "Procurement Guidelines for AFD Financed Contracts in Foreign Countries", available online on
AFD’s website: http://www.afd.fr.
Submission Requirements
The applicant shall submit only one application on its own behalf or as a member of a joint venture (JV). If an Applicant (including any JV member) submits or participates
in more than one application, those applications shall be all rejected.
If the applicant is a joint venture, the declaration of intent shall include the following:
A copy of the joint venture agreement signed by all members or,
Letter of intent to sign the joint venture agreement signed by all members and a copy of the agreement proposal,
In the absence of these documents, other members will be accepted as sub-consultants.
The experience and qualifications of sub-consultants are not taken into account in the assessment of applications.
Applicants must provide information proving that they are qualified and experienced to perform the services in question. For this purpose, documented evidence of recent
and similar services shall be submitted.
The language of the submission is in English and Turkish. In addressing any potential disputes between the applicant and OGM concerning all activities and processes
associated with AFD (including application documents, contracts, preliminary assessment reports, feasibility reports, and other relevant documentation), English documents
will be regarded as the primary reference point.
Qualification Requirements and Evaluation of Applications:
1) The applicant should have experience in the design, implementation and/or supervision of basin management/rehabilitation projects with a focus on afforestation/forest
rehabilitation, erosion control, water management, disaster/climate resilience (flood, fire, earthquake, etc.) and/or rural development (agriculture, value chain
development, small-scale irrigation) in Türkiye or in neighboring countries. Experience in Türkiye would be a clear advantage.
2) The applicant must have at least 5 (five) years of consultancy experience in at least two of themes defined in Article 1.
3) The applicant must have at least 2 (two) references on themes mentioned in Article 1 in the past 10 (ten) years, each with a geographical coverage for the project or
study of at least 2,000 (two thousand) hectares. References containing only monetary amounts without relevant technical details will not be taken into consideration.
4) The indicative list of key experts in the below-mentioned areas will be necessary, but not limited to, for the fulfilment of the services, the following; one project
leader (Forest Engineer), GIS specialist(s)/map engineer(s), livestock and animal health specialist(s)/veterinarian(s) or zootechnician(s), construction
specialist(s)/civil engineer(s) (irrigation and rural infrastructures), agriculture specialist(s)/agricultural engineer(s). Plus, stakeholder engagement specialists,
environmental and social impact assessment experts . For the last two categories of experts, at least 2 references in the past 5 years based on World Bank standards will
be required.
OGM will shortlist a maximum of 6 (six) applicants from the applications from which it will receive a proposal to carry out the service.
Application evaluation results will be sent to the e-mail addresses of all shortlisted/unshortlisted applicants.
Applications for the expression of interest shall be submitted by hand or by mail (For applications sent by mail, the date and time of delivery of the application document
to OGM by the postal administration shall be taken as basis.) until 17:00 (UTC+3 İstanbul Time) on 11.11.2024 date, together with the cover letter summarising the
comprehensive company profile of the willing consultant and containing the necessary qualification documents; name, address, telephone and e-mail address information,
stamped and signed in a sealed envelope to the address below. A record of receipt (2-two copies) will be issued. Applications sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.
Application Address:
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Forestry,
Department of Afforestation
Beştepe Mahallesi, Söğütözü Caddesi No:8/1 06560 Yenimahalle / ANKARA
Authorised Person Information to whom the Application Document will be delivered:
Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
General Directorate of Forestry, Department of Afforestation
Muhammet Ali ÖZDERYA, Forest Engineer
Beştepe Mahallesi Söğütözü Caddesi No:8/1 06560 Yenimahalle / ANKARA
Telephone: + 90 312 296 4336
Email: muhammetaliozderya@ogm.gov.tr
Notice: Applicants may direct their questions regarding the call for declaration of intent to the following addresses via e-mail until 2 (two) days before the
deadline.
Muhammet Ali ÖZDERYA – muhammetaliozderya@ogm.gov.tr
We look forward to your participation in this important project.
ANNEXES:
Annex-1: Indicative list of activities
Annex-2: Statement of Integrity to be inserted for any Contract financed with an AFD Financing Agreement
ANNEX-1: Indicative list of activities
Indicative list of activities
1) Kick-off Meeting (1st Main Meeting)
1.1. Presenting the draft agenda
(Draft Agenda, methodology, work plan and team composition)
1.2. Record
(Matrix for prioritisation of activities)
2) Determination of Methodology and Work Plan
2.1. Development of the intervention logic and logical framework
(Logical framework, general and specific objectives of the financing programme)
2.2. Recommendations on project management structure and governance
(Detailed fieldwork preparation plan)
2.3. Index of activities
(Prioritisation of proposed interventions)
2.4. Half-day 1st Meeting
3) Conducting Field Studies
3.1. Current situation analysis
( General characteristics of the basin, current status of natural resources, analyses of similar projects implemented and being implemented, project authenticity report,
socio-economic structure, population movements, earthquake impacts, etc.)
3.2. Determination of indicators to be analysed at basin and micro-basin scale ( Field study preparation plan)
3.3. Preliminary needs assessment and identification of activities
(Preliminary analysis of needs, ecotourism potential summary report, etc.)
3.4. 2nd half-day meeting (60th day)
4) Preparation of Pre-Feasibility Report
4.1. 3rd half-day meeting
5) Finalisation of the Feasibility Report *
5.1. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) based on World Bank standards
(Environmental and Social Commitment Plan, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment)
5.2. Environmental and social risk analysis
5.3. Determining the monitoring and evaluation framework
5.4. Financial Analysis
(Detailed cost tables, First annual work plan and budget, Eighteen-month procurement plan)
5.5. Gender Equality Action Plan
5.6. Assessment of the impact of climatic factors on Project activities
(Climate Analysis Report)
5.7. Preparation of Project Implementation Manual
5.8. Stakeholder engagement plan
5.9. 4th half-day meeting (Day 150)
5.10. Closing Meeting (Day 180)
* The ‘Feasibility Study Format’ specified in the Presidency of the Presidency SBB 2025-2027 period investment programme preparation guide will be used.
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