Head Office Construction - Environmental Impact Assessment Expert at African Agricultural Technology Foundation

Scope of Consultancy

The Lead Consultant will conduct the study and produce an EIA study report as is legally required. The scope of work of this EIA study is as follows:

• Conduct site reconnaissance visits to establish an updated baseline and collect data.
• Review existing information and identify environmental issues based on baseline data concerning the area's environmental, economic, and social conditions.
• Identify key environmental and socio-economic components of the project.
• Analyze significant environmental issues emanating from the development, focusing on long-term impacts.
• Assess potential impacts on key environmental and socio-economic components.
• Evaluate risks and hazards associated with the project’s physical structures.
• Conduct public consultations at proposed sites as is legally required.
• Prepare a comprehensive ESMP detailing potential adverse environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures.
• Create an impact list of un-remedied effects and identify steps for project sustainability.

Methodology

The NEMA Lead Consultant is required to provide a straightforward methodology and detailed work plan for conducting the assignment while observing NEMA regulations.

Deliverables

• Inception Report: containing a brief progress report, to be submitted within 5 days after signing the contract.
• Draft EIA study report: soft copy for proponent review and endorsement at the end of the study.
• FINAL EIA Report.
• Submission to NEMA: Ensure the EIA report is duly received and acknowledged by NEMA.
• NEMA Approval and License: Obtain necessary approval for project commencement

Interested Individual consultants are expected to submit the following:

Technical Proposal (Not more than 30 Pages excluding annexes/attachments)

• EIA consultant / Firm should be NEMA registered.
• The consultant should have a distinct record of delivering EIA report for construction projects in Nairobi County.
• Proof of experience in handling similar projects by providing a list of past and present clients for which the consultant conducted similar projects.
• Indicate years of experience in the field of construction, the minimum experience post registration is Ten Years (10 Years).
• Submit CVs, academic, professional certificates.
• Submit at least three Certificates of completion/recommendation letters from previous most recent clients and include contract information.
• Any other information to support your proposal.

Professional Fees Proposal

• This project will be output-based, therefore the breakdown of professional fees should be structured in a similar manner.
• Budget should be clearly broken down and justified including estimated days of working, and expenses related to every phase.
• Be comprehensive and inclusive of all applicable taxes.
• Indicate terms and conditions of payment