Preparation and formulation of the ESMS, the Environmental and Social Management Framework of the World Bank, its corresponding instruments: ESMF, SEP, LMP; and, if necessary, the RPF, the IPPF, and the VGAP for the execution of the BDE BP multisectoral program
Bid Reference: EC-BDE-505512-CS-QBS
Procurement method: Quality Based Selection
World Bank project No. : P181976
BANCO DE DESARROLLO DEL ECUADOR B.P.
ECUADOR GREEN AND RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE “PREPARATION AND FORMULATION OF THE ESMS, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK OF THE WORLD BANK, ITS CORRESPONDING INSTRUMENTS: ESMF, SEP, LMP; AND, IF NECESSARY, THE RPF, THE IPPF, AND THE VGAP FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE BDE B.P. MULTISECTORAL PROGRAM.”
REFERENCE: No EC-BDE-505512-CS-QBS
The Republic of Ecuador has received a Grant from the World Bank for the development of technical assistance within the framework of the “Ecuador Green and Resilient Infrastructure Project,” which will finance multisectoral investment projects within the sectors of energy; transport; urban development and disaster risk management; housing; and water and sanitation, and part of the grant resources will be allocated for the hiring of consultancy services.
The objective of this consultancy is to develop the Framework Environmental Instruments and their corresponding plans to enable the correct evaluation, monitoring and follow-up of subprojects in compliance with the environmental and social standards established by the World Bank. The detailed terms of reference for the consultancy can be examined on the website: www.bde.fin.ec.
The Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador B.P invites interested Consulting Firms to express their interest in the aforementioned consultancy. Interested parties must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the consultancy.
The criteria for selection are as follows:
The consulting firm must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered eligible for the provision of services, ensuring the technical capacity and experience necessary for the development of the consultancy under the World Bank’s procurement standards:
General Experience of the Consulting Firm:
Specific and Relevant Experience of the Consulting Firm:
Key Team
The key team proposed by the consulting firm must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Qty. | Consultant team members | Academic training | General experience | Specific experience |
1 | Team Leader/Senior Specialist | Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development or related fields. | Minimum 8 years in the field of environmental and social management, development project planning or sustainability consultancy. | 3 years of specific experience in leading similar consultancies for multilateral organizations, with in-depth knowledge and application of the ESG of the World Bank, or the application of the corresponding ESG of donors such as (IDB, CAF, EIB). |
1 | Environmental Specialist | Degree in Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, or related areas. | Minimum 6 years of experience in the field of environmental assessment and management. This experience must include participation in environmental impact studies, environmental audits, and the implementation of mitigation measures. | 2 years of specific experience in assessing environmental impacts in infrastructure projects funded by multilateral organizations, with knowledge of the application of ESS 1 (Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts), ESS 3 (Resource Use Efficiency and Pollution Prevention and Management) and ESS 6 (Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources) of the World Bank, or the application of the corresponding ESS of donors such as (IDB, CAF, EIB). |
1 | Biologist Specialist | Undergraduate degree in Biology or related fields | Minimum 6 years of experience in the field of environmental assessment and management. This experience must include participation in environmental impact studies, environmental audits, and the implementation of habitat conservation measures | 2 years of specific experience in assessing environmental impacts in infrastructure projects funded by multilateral organizations, with knowledge of the application of ESS 6 (Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Management of Living Natural Resources) of the World Bank, or the application of the corresponding ESS of donors such as (IDB, CAF, EIB). |
1 | Social Specialist/Stakeholder Participation | Undergraduate degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Social Work or related fields. | Minimum 6 years of experience in the social development field, including community interaction, socioeconomic analysis, and participatory planning. | 2 years of specific experience in social impact assessments, design and implementation of community participation plans (SEP/PPPI) and grievance mechanisms (GRM). Must have experience in managing involuntary resettlement (RPF) and/or indigenous peoples plans (IPPF), in accordance with the ESS 5 and ESS 7 of the World Bank, and in identifying risks related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), or the application of the corresponding ESS of donors such as (IDB, CAF, EIB). |
1 | Labor and Occupational Safety Specialist | Undergraduate degree in Industrial Safety, Civil Engineering, Human Resource Management or related fields. | Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources management, occupational safety and health. | 2 years of specific experience in implementing labor regulations, working conditions, and occupational health and safety systems in construction or development projects, with direct application of ESS 2 (Labor and Working Conditions) and the General Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines (EHSG) of the World Bank Group, or the application of the corresponding ESS of donors such as (IDB, CAF, EIB). |
1 | Legal/Institutional Expert | Law degree with specialization or experience in environmental law, administrative law or public law. | Minimum 6 years of experience in the legal or institutional field, including the analysis of regulatory frameworks and advising public and/or private entities. | 3 years of specific experience in legal consultancy or advising governmental or financial entities within the Ecuadorian legal framework (especially in environmental and social areas) and/or relevant international regulations for development projects, with the ability to identify gaps between national regulations and the World Bank’s ESG, or the application of the corresponding ESG of donors such as (IDB, CAF, EIB). |
1 | Gender Specialist | Undergraduate degree in Sociology, Anthropology or related fields | Minimum 6 years of experience in the social development field, socioeconomic analysis, and participatory planning | 2 years of specific experience in social impact assessments, design, identification, and implementation of Gender-Based Violence Prevention Plans (GBVPP), or the application of the corresponding ESS of donors such as (IDB, CAF, EIB). |
Interested consulting firms must submit their expressions of interest accompanied by a letter specifying the name of the consultancy and the reference number of the process for which they are applying, along with:
The expressions of interest must be sent by no later than September 25, 2025, to the following email addresses: jose.recalde@bde.fin.ec, veronica.chavez@bde.fin.ec; or the certificates may be delivered in a sealed envelope to the DOCUMENT RECEIPT of the Development Bank of Ecuador B.P. located on the Ground Floor of the Financial Government Platform (Av. Amazonas S/N and National Union of Journalists) during the hours of 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Quito, September 9, 2025
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF ECUADOR B.P
[1] Through contracts, minutes of provisional and/or definitive receipt, or other documents that certify such knowledge and experience