REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Project: Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project Phase Two (LLRP-II)
Assignment Title: Consultancy service for Detail Design for Adigafelema irrigation scheme from groundwater sources [40 Ha]
Credit No.: IDA- 7519-ET
Procurement Reference No.: ET-DR-RPCU-571065-CS-QCBS

1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank (IDA) and IFAD toward the cost of the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project Phase Two (LLRP-II), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for the detailed design of the Adigafelema irrigation scheme from groundwater sources [40 Ha] in Aseliso Woreda.
2. The consulting services ("the Services") include the following:
   The objective of the assignment is to prepare a bankable, climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive, and implementation-ready irrigation scheme in accordance with national standards, the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and IFAD SECAP. Specifically, the Consultant shall:
   • Verify existing groundwater investigations (hydrogeology, boreholes, pumping tests, water quality) and assess long-term sustainability of abstraction; no new production well design is envisaged unless instructed;
   • Undertake baseline, socioeconomic, gender and social inclusion, soil and land suitability, agronomic and agricultural economics studies, and a climate-risk assessment;
   • Carry out topographic and geotechnical surveys and the feasibility study, including technical, economic and financial analysis of alternatives;
   • Prepare the ESIA and applicable ESF instruments (ESMP, SEP, LMP, IPMP, GBV/SEA/SH risk assessment);
   • Prepare detailed designs of the solar-pumped, pipe-supported surface irrigation system and drainage, drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, tender documents and construction readiness package; and
   • Develop the operation and maintenance framework and Water Users Association arrangements, and build the capacity of stakeholders.
   The Consultant shall carry out all investigations, surveys, analyses, assessments, stakeholder consultations, designs, cost estimates and tender document preparation to achieve the objectives above, in accordance with generally accepted professional standards, whether or not a specific activity is cited in the Terms of Reference. The estimated level of effort is 25.25 key-expert staff-months. The assignment duration is three (3) calendar months (twelve weeks) from the contract commencement date, and the assignment is expected to start on February 25th, 2027.
   The Dire Dawa Administration Agriculture, Water, Mines and Energy Bureau, LLRP-II Regional Project Coordination Unit now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and services.
   The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the address given below.
3. The shortlisting criteria are:
   • Core business and years in business: the firm's core business shall be in irrigation and water resources engineering consultancy services; provide the company profile, registration certificate, and number of years in business;
   • Relevant experience: proven experience during the last ten (10) years in feasibility studies, detailed design and ESIA of irrigation and drainage schemes (preferably groundwater-based and/or solar-powered schemes) and preparation of tender documents; experience on World Bank- or IFAD-financed projects is an advantage. For each assignment, indicate the client, location, irrigated area, contract value, duration and the firm's role, supported by contract or completion certificates;
   • Technical and managerial capability of the firm: managerial and organizational structure, survey and field equipment, design software (e.g. for hydraulic and pipe network design), quality assurance systems and capacity to mobilize field teams. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
4. 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", Seventh Edition, 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: the selected Consultant will prepare the detailed design, technical specifications, bills of quantities, cost estimates, and tender documents for the construction of the irrigation scheme. Accordingly, the Consultant and any of its affiliates, joint venture partners and sub-consultants shall be disqualified from providing goods, works or non-consulting services resulting from or directly related to this assignment, including the construction works and the supply and installation of the solar pumping system. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
5. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
6. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (East Africa Time) on working days. Expressions of interest must be submitted in written form in English by mail to the e-mail address: diredawallrp2@gmail.com, or in person by November 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (East Africa Time) or
7. The address referred to above is:
   Dire Dawa Administration Agriculture, Water, Mines and Energy Bureau / LLRP-II Regional Project Coordination Unit (RPCU)
   Street Address: Through Number One Street, Near Dire Dawa Food Complex or in front of Old Dire Dawa Prison, in Dire Dawa Agriculture, Water, Mines and Energy Bureau at LLRP-II Office, Ground Floor, Room No. 1. Attention: Procurement Officer and Infrastructure Engineer.
   Mobile No.: +251 920 407 179 and +251 913 354 785.
   E-mail: diredawallrp2@gmail.com.

Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Dire Dawa Administration Agriculture, Water, Mines and Energy Bureau, Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project Phase Two (LLRP-II)