Provision of Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) And Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for Jubaland Roads, Somalia in 4 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,Following the pre-bid meeting, we kindly seek clarification on the following matters raised during the session:Valuer’s Input and ESS5 RequirementsParticipants noted the omission of a Valuer’s input, which is typically critical for the mandatory delivery of World Bank Environmental and Social Standard 5 (ESS5) relating to land acquisition, restrictions on land use and involuntary resettlement. We would appreciate clarification on whether the services of a Valuer are expected to be included within the assignment scope.Possible Duplication of ExpertsWe also seek clarification regarding the potential duplication of experts across the two projects, namely:Jubaland Road Project (4 Lots), andSouthwest State and Hirshabelle State Project (3 Lots), Somalia.Specifically, please confirm whether the same experts may be proposed for both assignments or whether separate teams are required.We would be grateful for your guidance on the above points.UNOPS RESPONSE1.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.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.

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 12.00PM). 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. UNOPS 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 regardsRESPONSEBid 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 StateWe look forward to receiving your response.Kind regards,UNOPS 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 a reminder for today's prebid meeting at 1:30 Pm East Africa Time. Here is the link to the meeting: https://meet.google.com/rfc-dqym-hmt?authuser=0