Consultancy Services for the Development, Stakeholder Engagement, and Finalization of the Assam State Water Policy under AIRBMP

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) Country: India Project: Assam Integrated River Basin Management Program (AIRBMP)-P174593 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Development, Stakeholder Engagement, and Finalization of the Assam State Water Policy under AIRBMP Reference No.: FREMAA_CS_19_SWP FIRM The Government of Assam has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Assam Integrated River Basin Management Program -P174593 and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") include: The Assam State Water Policy (SWP) will be developed to streamline and strengthen the management of diverse and critical water resources of the state. The overall objective of the assignment is detailed in the Terms of Reference. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the website: www.assamtenders.gov.in and also in FREMAA website www.fremaa.assam.gov.in The Flood and River Erosion Management Agency (FREMAA) of Assam ( "Client" ) now invites eligible consulting firms/organizations ( "Consultants" ) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Organizations such as consulting firms, civil society organizations, research organizations, and think-tanks are encouraged to participate in the Informational Meeting and apply. An informational meeting will be held to provide on the scope of the work will be held on 06.11.2026 at 13:00 Hrs (IST) and will be in hybrid mode (both Virtual and physical). Consultants wishing to attend virtually may send a request email for virtual link at least one day before the scheduled meeting to the following email id: [email protected]. Consultants wishing to attend physically may attend the meeting in the address mentioned in the REOI. Interested Consultants should provide Information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The Information should include descriptions of previous relevant assignments including nature of assignment, client, contract date, contract amount, person months provided by the organization, and role of the organization in the contract (Lead, Joint Venture Member, Sub-Consultant, etc.). The profiles of relevant key and non-key staff in the organization MUST also be provided. The general criteria which will be taken into consideration in the selection process: Experience in similar policy/strategy/framework preparation. Significant experience of working on water issues in India. Profiles of key and non-key staff (Within and outside the organization). NOTE: The consultants should prepare their EoIs clearly highlighting the points above with relevant and sufficient supporting documents only. The criteria mentioned above are the minimum criteria. Any consultant with more experience than the criteria stipulated above will secure more marks in the respective criteria. Expressions of interest (EoI) must include the following: Introductory letter on letter head (with complete contact details - name of the contact person, mailing address, telephone, email, etc.) explaining how the consultant is best to deliver the task. Organization profile. Short note along (preferably with evidence such as report/documents excerpts, stakeholder consultation photographs etc.) on the similar projects implemented by the consultant pertaining to the short-listing criteria. Forms to be submitted along with the EoI are attached as Annexure-I. 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" July 2016 (Revised November 2020) ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. In the case of an association, all members of such "association" should have r…

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