"Preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plan for the External Infrastructure Works at the Integrated Waste Management Facility"

Bid Reference: EG-EEAA-514290-CS-CQS
Procurement method: Consultant Qualification Selection
World Bank project No. : P172548

OFFICIAL REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

Country: Arab Republic of Egypt

Name of Project: Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project (GCCC Project)

Project ID No.: P172548

Loan No.: 9166-EG

Assignment Title: Preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plan for the External Infrastructure Works at the Integrated Waste Management Facility in 10th of Ramadan (IWMF-10R)

Procurement Reference No.: EG-EEAA-514290-CS-CQS

Type of Notice: Request for Expression of Interest

Selection Method: Consultant’s Qualifications Selection (CQS)

1. Background

The Government of Egypt (GoE), through the Ministry of Environment (MoE) and the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) of the Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project (GCCC) – financed by the World Bank – intends to apply part of the proceeds to hire a qualified consulting firm to prepare a site-specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) – including Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) – for the external infrastructure works of the Integrated Waste Management Facility at 10th of Ramadan City (IWMF-10R).

The external infrastructure comprises:

• Two main access roads (≈ 9 km & 14 km) connecting IWMF-10R to the Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road and Geneva Road;


• Potable / fire-fighting water supply and wastewater networks;


• Electricity network and street lighting;


• All works located on public land allocated by Presidential Decree 648/2020.

2. Objective of the Assignment

Prepare an ESMP (and the national EIA Form A) that:

• Identifies & assesses environmental, social and OHS risks / impacts;


• Proposes feasible mitigation and monitoring measures;


• Ensures full compliance with Egyptian laws (incl. Law 4/1994, Law 202/2020, Labor Law 14/2025) and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) – ESS1, ESS2, ESS3, ESS4, ESS5, ESS6, ESS8 & ESS10, EHS Guidelines;


• Can be embedded in procurement documents (bidding dossiers) and implemented by contractors;


• Secures EEAA environmental approval for each access road.

3. Scope of Work (Summary)

The Consultant will:

1. Coordinate with the Technical Design Consultant and NUCA to integrate ESMP measures into final designs;


2. Conduct baseline surveys (air, noise, soil, water, biodiversity, socio-economics, cultural heritage, traffic, gender, vulnerable groups);


3. Undertake stakeholder engagement (public meetings, FGDs, disclosure) in line with the Project SEP and ESS10;


4. Develop costed mitigation, monitoring and institutional plans (incl. OHS, emergency, grievance, labour management, GBV prevention);


5. Prepare bilingual ESMP (English) and EIA Form A (Arabic) for EEAA approval;

(Full detailed tasks, deliverables & timeline are available in the Terms of Reference in the following link : https://www.eeaa.gov.eg/Uploads/Notification/Files/20251020122210487.pdf )

4. Minimum Qualifications Required (Shortlisting Criteria)

The Consultant (firm) shall demonstrate:

A. General Experience:

• ≥ 10 years of continuous practice in environmental and social impact assessment and management of infrastructure projects in Egypt or MENA;

B. Specific Experience:

• Successful completion of at least 3 assignments during the last 7 years related to:
  
  
  
  
  • Preparation of ESMP / ESIA for road or utility infrastructure;
  
  
  • Compliance with World Bank ESF (or equivalent IFI standards);
  
  
  • Integration of OHS management in construction projects;
  
  
  
  


• Experience with solid waste is an advantage.

C. Key Experts (non-negotiable):

1. Environmental Expert / Team Leader – Master’s in environmental engineering/science, ≥10 yrs, proven ESMP under WB ESF;


2. OHS Specialist – Master’s / NEBOSH-IGC or NASP, ≥10 yrs, OHS management system design for infrastructure;


3. Social Development Expert – Master’s in social sciences, ≥10 yrs, SIA, stakeholder engagement, labour & GBV issues;


4. EIA Specialist (Egyptian) – Licensed by EEAA, ≥8 yrs, road & utility EIA approvals;


5. Monitoring & Evaluation Expert – ≥7 yrs, indicators, cost-tracking, reporting.

Arabic proficiency and prior work with Egyptian public entities are highly desirable.

5. Submission Requirements

Expressions of Interest (EOI) MUST include:

a) Cover letter on official letterhead;

b) Firm profile – incorporation, staff size, regional office(s);

c) General & Specific Experience – 3 similar contracts (client, value, period, contact person);

d) Organisational chart and CVs (signed) of key experts (max 4 pages each) demonstrating years of experience and ESF exposure;

6. Language, Format & Deadline

7. Delivery Address & Contact

Attn: Dr. Mohamed Tantawy – Senior Procurement Specialist .

Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management & Climate Change “GCCC” Project

Address: 15C El-Tawfeeq Building, El-Fustat El-Gedida, Old Cairo, Cairo – Egypt.

8. Next Steps

• Short-listing will follow the Consultants’ Qualifications Selection (CQS) method.


• Only short-listed firm will be invited to submit Combined Technical & Financial Proposals.

9. Corrigenda & Clarifications

Any addenda/clarifications will be published on:

• EEAA official website: https://www.eeaa.gov.eg


• World Bank STEP system: https://www.step.worldbank.org
  
  Applicants are advised to check daily until submission deadline.

Dr. Mohamed Tantawy

Senior Procurement Specialist

(World Bank-Financed Project)

Ph.D. POLITICAL SCIENCES.

P-Ph.D. SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT.

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