Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Estimates, Environmental & Social Screening Reports (ESSRs) and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) Preparation for 720 km Rural Roads under Post-disaster Recovery of ICDP (AF)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Sri Lanka Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project Loan No.: 9290-LK Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Detailed Engineering Estimates, Environmental & Social Screening Reports (ESSRs) and Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) Preparation for 720km Rural Roads Reference No : LK-RDA-567082-CS-QCBS The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services ("the Services") include engaging a qualified national consultancy firm to prepare Detailed Engineering Estimates (DEEs), Environmental and Social Screening Reports (ESSRs), and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) or Codes of Environmental and Social Good Practice (CESGPs) for the rehabilitation and improvement of approximately 720 kilometres of rural roads across eight (8) districts in five (5) provinces under the Post-Disaster Recovery Additional Financing component of the ICDP. The Services shall also include conducting a comprehensive economic analysis of the proposed rural road investments and ensuring full integration of climate-resilient design principles, geotechnical assessments, and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) compliance. The duration of the assignment shall be eight (8) months. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained from the undersigned or via the following website: https://rda.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_inquiries&view=biddetail&Itemid=130&lang=en . The Road Development Authority (RDA) 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, relevant experience, and