Consultancy Services for the Development of a Digital Tracking and Management System for Agricultural Machinery and Service Centers

WORLD BANK/IFAD PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UNIT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE , REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP) 1st Floor LIBSUCO Building Japan Freeway (Formerly Somalia Drive), Gardnersville – Monrovia, Liberia LOAN #: P175263; IDA: 69000 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION ) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Development of a Digital Tracking and Management System for Agricultural Machinery and Service Centers REOI Reference No: LR-PMU-MOA-551322-CS-QCBS Background and Rationale Agricultural mechanization is a cornerstone for transforming Liberia’s farming systems, enabling smallholder farmers to increase productivity and efficiency. However, the sector faces challenges including low equipment utilization, weak monitoring, and high fuel consumption. To address these, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), with World Bank support under the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETRAP), is establishing Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSCs). This assignment involves the development of a Mechanization Management and Tracking System (MMTS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The system is intended to function as a management and accountability platform, integrating with the RETRAP reporting database and the National Farmer Registry to ensure traceability, transparency, and economic sustainability of mechanization services delivered to smallholder farmers across Liberia. 2. Objectives Primary Objective: To implement a nationally scalable mechanization management and accountability system that improves equipment utilization, performance tracking, cost recovery, and service delivery to smallholder farmers, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience. Specific Objectives Digitally register all mechanization equipment and operators with unique identifiers. Track granular service metrics including hectares covered, GPS location, and fuel efficiency. Enable deman