SELECTION OF CONSULTING FIRMS BY THE WORLD BANK GROUP
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Electronic Submissions through WBGeProcure RFx Now
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Assignment Title: Production and Utilization of Biochar in the Sugar, Cacao and Coffee sectors
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
IFC clients in the cacao, coffee and sugar cane sectors have expressed interest in better understanding the benefits of biochar production, both as a source of carbon credits and a soil amendment in regenerative agriculture systems when used in combination with different fertilizer applications. The agricultural waste products produced by these companies are cacao pod husk, coffee pulp and sugar cane bagasse, with volumes exceeding 10,000 MT per year for each client. These clients are interested in converting this agricultural waste into biochar that improves the fertility of their fields and estimating the potential gains from carbon credits.
In this context, IFC is seeking to engage with a firm with expertise in designing, installing and operating continuous feed pyrolysis equipment for the target crops.
The objective of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive desk research on the production process, potential utilization, benefits, associated costs, and opportunities for our clients’ specific operations regarding the production and utilization of biochar from cacao husks, coffee pulp and sugar cane bagasse. This research will serve as a critical resource for our clients to make informed decisions on whether to invest in biochar production equipment, either at a pilot or a large-scale level.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The World Bank Group invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. for firms; CV and cover letter for individuals). Please note that the total size of all attachments should be less than 5MB. Firms may associate to enhance their qualifications unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents. Where a group of firms associate to submit an EOI, they must indicate which is the lead firm. If shortlisted, the firm identified in the EOI as the lead firm will be invited to the request for proposal (RFP) phase.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically through WBGeProcure RFx Now
NOTES
Following this invitation for EOI, a shortlist of qualified firms will be formally invited to submit proposals. Shortlisting and selection will be subject to the availability of funding.
Only those firms which have been shortlisted will be invited to participate in the RFP phase. No notification or debrief will be provided to firms which have not been shortlisted.
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