Consultancy for the Preparation of Detailed Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans (ESMMPs) for the Rehabilitation of Chididi, Mfundazi and Lichenya Water Supply Schemes

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Malawi

Name of Project: Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 (RCRP-2)

Project ID.: P181308

Assignment Title: Consultancy for the Preparation of Detailed Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans (ESMMPs) for the Rehabilitation of Chididi, Mfundazi and Lichenya Water Supply Schemes

 Reference No. MW-EP&D-517598-CS-QCBS

Loan No. /Grant No.: IDA-E2800

Issue date: 3rd November 2025

The Government of Malawi (GoM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 – Malawi (RCRP2-MW) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services include; Consultancy for the Preparation of Detailed Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans (ESMMPs) for the Rehabilitation of Chididi, Mfundazi and Lichenya Water Supply Schemes. The assignment is expected to be implemented within a period of 8 months with an estimated total man months of 13.

The general objective of this assignment is to develop the Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans (ESMMPs) for each of the three Water Supply Schemes: Chididi, Mfundazi, and Lichenya in line with the requirements for ESF of the World Bank and Government of Malawi regulations.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) for the assignment can be obtained upon request at the address given below.

The Ministry of Finance Economic Planning and Development through the Department of Economic Planning and Development now invites eligible consulting firms (consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consulting firm should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The short-listing criteria are:  

1. Core business of the firm(s) and years in business
2. Relevant experience, which should specifically include the below:
   • Experience in Preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report and its Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan (ESMMP) for similar project. The firm should have done at least one assignment or more than one water supply schemes.
   • Should have demonstrated experience in working with World Bank Projects
   • Should have experience in working in Southern Africa host country
   • The firm should be registered with Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)
3. Technical and managerial capability of the firm (Provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications, and number of key staff. Do not provide CV of the staff). Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

 The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of   the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy. In case of a joint venture, all partners will be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8.00 to 12.00; 13.30 to 16.30 hours’ local time (Monday to Friday, except national public holidays)

Expressions of interest be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 14:00 local Time on 14th November 2025

Address for the Clarification, further details and submission of the EOIs:

Physical Address:

Regional Climate Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 (RCRP-2)

Area 12,

Chinura Road House Number 12-293 gate 42

Near Wamkulu Palace

Postal Address

The Chairperson,

Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee,

Ministry of Finance Economic Planning and Development

Department of Economic Planning and Development

Regional Climate Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 (RCRP-2)

P.O. Box 30136,

Capital Hill,

Lilongwe 3

Malawi.

https://rcrp.gov.mw/publications-page

Alternatively, applications may be emailed to: procurement@rcrp.gov.mw