Provision of Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) And Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in Southwest State and Hirshabelle State, Somalia, in 3 LOTS

New amendment added #2: Dear Bidders,Please note that the RFP submission deadline has been extended to 24 March 2026 UTC Time 9.00am (EAT 12.00 PM).

New clarification added: Dear Sir/Madam,We would also appreciate clarification on the following matters noted during the pre-bid discussion:Form 0.12 – Self-Disclosure EntryThe Self-Disclosure Form (Form 0.12) appears in the procurement portal but seems to be missing from the returnable schedules. Could you kindly confirm whether bidders are required to submit this form and if so, whether the returnable sheets will be updated accordingly?Quantity Surveyor Entry in Returnable SheetsThere appears to be a Quantity Surveyor item included in the returnable sheets. Considering that the sample personnel/quantity form is illustrative, could you please confirm whether this role is required as part of the proposed team or whether submissions should strictly follow the TOR and evaluation criteria?Asset Valuation under RAP ScopeThe scope for the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) requires valuation of affected assets. However, the list of required experts does not explicitly include a Valuer. Could you kindly clarify whether a Valuer should be included in the proposed team to undertake the asset valuation component?Use of Experts Across Different LotsPlease confirm whether the same expert may be proposed across different Lots or whether each Lot must have a fully dedicated and standalone team, given that each Lot is treated as a standalone project with tight timelines for deliverables including detailed design, ESIA, and RAP reports.Security ProvisionsCould the Client please clarify whether security arrangements will be provided by the Client or whether bidders are expected to assess the security situation independently and include associated provisions in their financial proposals?UNOPS RESPONSE1. The form 0.12 is there in the returnable forms as 0.12 Proposal/No Proposal Confirmation2. Bidders were instructed to submit proposals based strictly on the ToR and evaluation criteria; the form provided was a sample of how a personnel CV should be submitted.3. The list of key personnel provided represents the minimum staffing requirements for this assignment. Bidders are expected to propose any additional personnel they deem necessary to deliver the full scope of services in accordance with TOR.4. Bidders are required to propose a separate, dedicated team for each lot within each bid. The same team may not be accepted across multiple bids if it is already committed and awarded to a lot under another bid.However, in cases where bidders do not have the capacity to mobilize separate teams per lot per bid, they are still encouraged to participate in  bids based on the available  resources. This approach will allow them to maximize their opportunity to be considered for the award of one or more lots, subject to compliance with the stated requirements and evaluation criteria.5.UNOPS/Client will not provide security. Bidders are responsible for assessing the context and must include all security costs in their proposal. The bidder assumes full responsibility for determining and including these costs. 

New amendment added #1: Dear Bidders,Please note that the RFP submission deadline has been extended to 18 March 2026 UTC Time 9.00am (EAT 12.00 PM). Clarification is extended to 11 MarchTo add the Minutes of the pre-bid meeting held on 2 March 2026.

New clarification added: Dear Procurement Team,We would like to raise the following questions for your clarification please:In the ToR under Project Description, it is stated that the "assignment involves the preparation of a Feasibility Study and Preliminary Engineering Design". Can you please confirm the scope of the assignment and that it is only for the ESIA and RAP and confirm the status of the feasibility study and engineering design for the road segments? It is stated under "Team Structure and Key Expertise Requirements" that a team needs to be provided for each lot, is this accurate? Does that mean that 4 different teams are required for the roads in Jubaland State in addition to 3 different teams for the road segments in Southwest state?If security arrangements and logistics are required, would it be acceptable to reflect these in the financial proposal by including them as a separate contingency budget item for security?Looking forward to your response. RESPONSE1.The scope of work is only ESIA and RAP, Feasibility study and preliminary engineering designs by others.2.Bidders are required to propose a separate, dedicated team for each lot within each bid. The same team may not be accepted across multiple bids if it is already committed and awarded to a lot under another bid.However, in cases where bidders do not have the capacity to mobilize separate teams per lot per bid, they are still encouraged to participate in  bids based on the available  resources. This approach will allow them to maximize their opportunity to be considered for the award of one or more lots, subject to compliance with the stated requirements and evaluation criteria.3.Security costs must not be listed as a contingency item. Bidders are required to conduct their own contextual risk assessment and integrate all necessary security and logistics expenses directly into the financial proposal. As UNOPS does not provide security data, the bidder assumes full responsibility for determining and including these costs. 

New clarification added: Dear all,​This tender is of interest to us, and we request a 10-day extension to prepare a relevant and high-quality offer. Thanks a lot in advance, Best regardsUNOPS RESPONSEBid has been extended till 18 of March, Deadline for clarifications extended till 11 March 2026 

New clarification added: Dear Procurement Team,Hope this message finds you well.We intend to apply for the following Requests for Proposals and would like to clarify the requirements regarding the proposed team of experts. Do you require two separate teams (one for each proposal), or is it acceptable to propose the same team for both proposals? Kindly confirm.Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) – Service includes the following packages:Lot 1: Afmadow – Qooqaani (90 km)Lot 2: Qooqaani – Dhobley (75 km)Lot 3: Kismayo – Barsanguuni (60 km)Lot 4: Bulo Gaduud – Afmadow (96 km)Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) – Service includes the following packages:Lot 1: Afgoye – Buulo Mareer (approx. 95 km) – Southwest StateLot 2: Buulo Mareer – Barawe (approx. 85 km) – Southwest StateLot 3: Fer-fer to Matabaan (approx. 80 km) – Hirshabelle StateUNOPS RESPONSEBidders are required to propose a separate, dedicated team for each lot within each bid. The same team may not be accepted across multiple bids if it is already committed and awarded to a lot under another bid. However, in cases where bidders do not have the capacity to mobilize separate teams per lot per bid, they are still encouraged to participate in  bids based on the available  resources. This approach will allow them to maximize their opportunity to be considered for the award of one or more lots, subject to compliance with the stated requirements and evaluation criteria.

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,This is kind reminder for today's prebid meeting at 11:00 am East Africa Time.Link to the meeting: https://meet.google.com/quj-dzjj-zzq?authuser=0Thank you,