Feasibility Study and ESIA for the Proposed Underwater Museum

The role

The services comprise a Feasibility Study and an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), with an ESMP, stakeholder consultations and related E&S instruments, for a proposed Underwater Museum, including comparison of at least three candidate sites and lower-impact alternatives. Duration: about 26 weeks. Design and construction are not included. Shortlisting criteria (summary): 1. At least 10 years of corporate experience in feasibility studies and/or ESIAs for marine, coastal, tourism or biodiversity-sensitive projects. 2. At least 3 comparable assignments in the last 10 years, including at least one marine or coastal ESIA. 3. Experience in SIDS or comparable coastal countries (Caribbean an advantage). 4. Experience applying the World Bank ESF (ESS1, ESS6, ESS8, ESS10) or equivalent. 5. Multidisciplinary technical and managerial capability. Key Experts will not be evaluated at shortlisting. Attention is drawn to the World Bank's conflict-of-interest provisions (Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, paras. 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17). The selected firm and its affiliates will be disqualified from any related goods, works or vessel-related services. Firms may associate as a joint venture or sub-consultancy. Sanctioned firms are not eligible. Selection will be by Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) under the Procurement Regulations.