Consultancy Services for the Preparation and Implementation of a Resettlement Action Plan for the Construction of Bansara Irrigation Scheme, Cross River State

IDA Credit No.: IDA76370 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPERVISION OF A RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN FOR THE BANSARA IRRIGATION SCHEME, CROSS RIVER STATE Reference No.: NG CROSS RIVER SPIN- 573502- CS- CQS Background & Assignment Description The Cross River State Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The assignment ensures that all land acquisition, physical displacement, and economic disruption caused by the irrigation infrastructure are identified, mitigated, and compensated in strict alignment with both Nigerian statutory laws and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standard 5 (ESS5) on Involuntary Resettlement. Key Operational Objectives Avoid, Minimise, and Map Social Impacts 2. Ensure Full Compensation and Livelihood Restoration 3. Establish Governance, Transparency, and Digital Tracking 2. Shortlisting & Selection Criteria The State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) 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 relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: A minimum of 5 years' general experience in resettlement planning and social impact assessment, including the preparation of at least three Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) or Resettlement Policy Frameworks (RPFs) on projects of a similar scale; Experience in preparing RAPs for externally funded projects by development partners such as the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), USAID, DFID, or similar institutions, demonstrating familiarity with international involuntary resettlement standards and disclosure requirements; Proven track record of executing at least Two (2) similar assignments Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working within the Nigerian legal and regulatory framework governing land acquisition and resettlement, including the Nigerian Land Use Act, and experience working in Nigeria or a developing country under similar conditions. (Note: Key Experts’ CVs are not evaluated at this REOI stage). 3. Interested Consulting Firms must be independent of and have no affiliation with any firm bidding for or engaged in the design or co