Expression of Interest - Details
- Eoi Name:
- Preparation Of Resettlement Action Plan For The Construction Of Sand Traps
- Pack #:
- GH-MWH-160860-CS- LCS
- Post Date:
- 05th November, 2020
- Submit Date:
- 20th November, 2020
- Tender Cat:
- Consultancy Services
- Agency:
- Ministry of Works and Housing
- Industry:
- Construction
- Description:
- Consulting Service for the Preparation Of Resettlement Action Plan For The Construction Of Sand Traps, Detention Ponds, Reconstruction of 3 bridges and Repairs of the Odaw Drainage Channel
The Ministry of Works and Housing has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The Project will be implemented through five-interrelated Components, namely:
1. Climate Resilient Drainage and Flood Mitigating Activities;
2. Solid Waste Management Capacity Improvements;
3. Participatory Upgrading of Targeted Flood Prone Low Income Communities and Local Government Support;
4. Project Management; and
5. Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) - COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Project.
The overall objective is to prepare a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the detention ponds, urgent repairs of drainage infrastructure, and the demolition and construction of bridges to be implemented prior to commencement of the proposed interventions. The RAP preparation process includes the full assessment of the potential adverse project impacts on local livelihoods and economic activities and prescribes fair and appropriate compensation and/or livelihood restoration and improvement measures for project-affected persons (PAPs). The RAP must be consistent with the policy objectives and requirements of both the World Bank policy OP 4.12 and Ghanaian laws and regulations.
The consulting services (“the Services”) for the Resettlement Action Plan for Detention Ponds, Urgent Repairs and Bridges of the Odaw Drainage Channel will include the following;
a. Assess the nature and magnitude of project displacement and involuntary resettlement impacts;
b. Propose project alternatives that can be considered (or will be considered during implementation) to avoid or minimize displacement;
c. Conduct a socio-economic study of the project area, including a census of all Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) and entities to inform the RAP and other associated management plans (e.g., livelihood restoration plan);
d. Identify, collect inventory and evaluate the potential impacts of the project on landholdings, structures (both residential and businesses), and the livelihoods and economic assets of local communities. Collect photographs and GIS coordinate information on each of the potentially adversely affected land and other assets, descriptions of the size and material composition of all structures; a description of the function of the structure/entity, and occupancy and ownership information. The inventory/asset survey will be the basis for valuation and compensation and other appropriate mitigation measures, and shall be made available in a database for easy access and analyses;
e. Provide livelihood assistance to PAPs in their efforts to restore and/or improve on their livelihood and standard of living with the aim of restoring their livelihoods to pre-project levels.
f. Assess and determine PAP eligibility for impact mitigation measures, including entitlement to compensation, replacement land, provision of skills training, and livelihood restoration plan (for all eligible PAPs, including waste pickers), with the estimated budget for each restitution proposed;
g. Identify, assess and plan alternative resettlement site(s) if needed;
h. Prepare a RAP that sets out the mechanisms by which impacts will be mitigated; including an entitlement matrix that establishes clear parameters and entitlements for PAPs; describes institutional mechanisms for RAP implementation (including timelines, responsible actors, and mandates), as well as a process for continuous information exchange with PAPs, mechanisms for consultation, time schedules, methods for payment of compensation, and a budget for RAP implementation;
i. The RAP should further identify and recommend specialized assistance for vulnerable households that may be directly impacted by the project;
j. Create awareness about the project and consult local communities on all anticipated impacts on their assets and livelihood activities;
k. Identify, via the RAP, local decision-making bodies that will be part of RAP implementation and compensation negotiations;
l. Develop, in a participatory manner, a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), to be described in the RAP and implemented as an integral part of the project; and
m. Propose a monitoring and evaluation system to track and monitor progress and completion of RAP activities prior to commencement of works, including a RAP completion audit.
The assignment is expected to start in January, 2021.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the GARID Project Website: www.garid-accra.com and PPA Website: http://tenders.ppa.gov.gh or Hardcopies may be obtained from Procurement Unit, Room 6, Third Floor, Ministry of Works and Housing within office hours and email at the addresses below.
The duration of the assignment is 10 weeks including submission of the Final RAP.
The Ministry of Works and Housing now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
a. The firm must be a legally registered consulting firm.
b. Must have been in the business of preparing Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)/Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plans (ARAPs) over a period of not less than 10 years;
c. Must be recognized with a relevant regulatory institution, especially Ghana’s EPA or the Land Valuation Division (LVD) of Land Commission as a RAP consultant;
d. Must have past experience in preparing RAPs on Donor funded projects; and
e. Must have Managerial and Technical Capacity.
Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
- Source of Funds:
- International Development Association (IDA)
- Region:
- Greater Accra
- District:
- Accra Metropolitan District
- Contact Person:
- Ag. Director, Works Second Floor Room 16 Ministry of Works and Housing, P. O. Box MB 43, Ministries, Accra
- Email :
- tattehdonkor@yahoo.com
- Tel :
- +233 (0)208 120 708
- Fax :
- Website:
- www.garid-accra.com
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