Capacity Building Service Provider (CBSP) for Farmers under the Tashiskari, Narekvavi, Shavghele Masif and Zeda Arkhi Irrigation Schemes

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) GEORGIA Georgia Resilient Agriculture, Irrigation and Land Project (GRAIL) – P175629 Loan No. 9504-GE Assignment Title: Capacity Building Service Provider (CBSP) to Deliver Training and Demonstration Activities on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), Water-Efficient Irrigation, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Agricultural Technologies for Farmers under the Tashiskari, Narekvavi, Shavghele Masif and Zeda Arkhi Irrigation Schemes in Kareli, Khashuri, Borjomi, Dusheti, Khobi and Bolnisi Municipalities’ Villages Reference No: GR/CS/QCBS/05 Georgia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Georgia Resilient Agriculture, Irrigation and Land (GRAIL) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The project cost is 138.6 million EURO comprising of an equal share (50/50) by each co-financer. The project development objectives are to: (a) improve irrigation, and drainage services, and agricultural production in project areas; and (b) strengthen national irrigation and land management institutional capacity for climate resilient planning. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Capacity Building Service Provider (CBSP) to Deliver Training and Demonstration Activities on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), Water-Efficient Irrigation, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Agricultural Technologies for Farmers under the Tashiskari, Narekvavi, Shavghele Masif and Zeda Arkhi Irrigation Schemes in Kareli, Khashuri, Borjomi, Dusheti, Khobi and Bolnisi Municipalities’ Villages The main objective of this assignment is to: The consulting services ("the Services") include the engagement of a Capacity Building Service Provider (CBSP) to design and implement an integrated farmer capacity building and technical advisory program promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), water-efficient irrigation, climate resilience, and sustainable agricultural practices within t