Consulting Services for the Groundwater Investigation and Borehole Drilling Design across Seven Woredas (Kori, Telalak, Gerani, Elidaar, Erebti, Yalo, and Dallol).

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA LOWLANDS LIVELIHOOD RESILIENCE PROJECT – PHASE II (LLRP-II) Credit No.: 7519-ET Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Hydrogeological and Geophysical Investigation for Groundwater Development in Seven Woredas (Kori, Gereni, Elidaar, Erebti, Dalol, Yalo and Telalak) of Afar Region Reference No .: ET-AFR-RPCU-569659-CS-QCBS The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project – Phase II (LLRP-II), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include hydrogeological and geophysical investigations to identify, assess and recommend technically feasible, sustainable, climate-resilient, environmentally sound and socially acceptable groundwater drilling sites for potable water supply and irrigation development at seven (7) locations in Afar Region, one in each of the following woredas (kebeles): Kori (Musle), Gereni (Gewili) and Elidaar (Dishoto) in Zone One; Erebti (Fiayito) and Dalol (Deriru) in Zone Two; Yalo (Gubidora) in Zone Four; and Telalak (Wayiduleli) in Zone Five. The Services comprise: review of existing information and preparation of an Inception Report; reconnaissance survey, baseline assessment and stakeholder consultation with pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, women and vulnerable groups; hydrogeological mapping; geophysical surveys and their interpretation; water sampling and laboratory analysis for drinking and irrigation suitability; environmental and social screening and assessment in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), including preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs); groundwater development planning; establishment of a GIS database and maps; capacity building of Client staff; estimation of the drilling contrac