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State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU)
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project
Relief & Rehabilitation Department
Govt. Barracks No. 8, Free Press Journal Marg,
Narimen Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel : +91-22-22026712
E-mail- [email protected]
Adv. No: DMU -2015/CR-168 /DMU -1 Date:29th October 2015
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(Consulting Services – Firm Selection)
The Government of India has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of
National Cyclone Mitigation Project (NCRMP) II and intends to apply a part of proceeds to make
payments under the contract for the following service:
Appointment of Project Management Consultant for NCRMP II to be implemented in the State of
Maharashtra.
The Relief & Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra is a State Project
Implementation Unit (SPIU). The state Project Director, SPIU, NCRMP II, Relief & Rehabilitation,
now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their Expression of Interest (EoI) in providing the
services. Interested Consultant may submit EOI, either through email or by courier to the SPIU,
NCRMP II, Maharashtra on or before November 20, 2015 by 1500 hours.
Detailed REOI along with the TOR are available at www.maharashtra.gov.in
State Project Director, SPIU, NCRMP II
Relief and Rehabilitation Department ,
Government of Maharashtra
Request for Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services-Firms Selection)
Date: 29
th October 2015
Country: India
Name of Project: National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) II
Assignment Title: Appointment of Project Management Consultant (PMC) for NCRMP II in
the State of Maharashtra
Reference No. P-144726-MAHARASHTRA-51-SBCC-CF
The Government of India has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the
NCRMP II, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) shall broadly include assisting Relief & Rehabilitation
Department, SPIU, NCRMP II, Maharashtra and executing line Departments in implementation
of NCRMP II in Maharashtra for a period of approximately 36 months. The broad scope of
services will include but not limited to assisting the SPIU and line departments in project
management, monitoring, safeguard compliance, procurement & contract management, financial
management and other reporting requirements.
The Project Director, SPIU, now invites eligible Consulting firms (“Consultant”) to indicate their
interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should provide information
demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the
services. The shortlisting criteria are:
1. The firm should demonstrate that they have at least 2 similar experiences as PMC
costing not less than INR 100 million (or equivalent US$) in assisting the client in
managing the project implementation funded by either central government or donor
agencies;
2. The firm should demonstrate that they have enough capacity (including personnel) in
handling project management;
3. The firms should have an average annual turnover of at least INR 200 million (or
equivalent US$) in the last 3 years; and
4. Experience in handling externally aided projects such as the World Bank/ADB and or
other multilateral financing agencies will be an advantage
Expressions of interest (EOI) must include:
Introductory letter on letter head (with complete contact details – name of contact
person, mailing address, telephone, fax, email etc. ) explaining how the firm is best to
deliver the task
Organization profile
Annual Audited Financial statement for the last 3 years;
Short note on the similar projects implemented by the firm pertaining to the shortlisting
criteria along with the contact details of past clients;
The EOI should contain sufficient supporting document to substantiate the claim of the
Consultant towards their qualification as per the shortlisting criteria.
The draft Terms of Reference will be available on the website www.maharashtra.gov.in
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants (under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and
Grants) by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 updated July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”)
setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to
enhance their qualifications. The submission should clearly state the nature of Association (JV or
sub-consultant).
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality & Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 09:45 AM to
5:30 PM on or before November 19, 2015.
Expressions of Interest must be delivered in the written form to the address below on or before
November 20, 2015 by 15:00 hours.
State Project Director, SPIU, NCRMP II
Relief and Rehabilitation Department
Government of Maharashtra
Govt. Barracks No. 8, Free Press Journal Marg
Narimen Point, Mumbai-400 021
Tel: +91-22-22026712
E-mail: [email protected]
Draft Terms of Reference for Appointment of Project Management Consultants (PMC) for
NCRMP-II, Maharashtra
The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) is a pioneer project drawn up by
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Government of India (GOI) to be implemented in 13 cyclone
prone coastal States/UTs with World Bank assistance. In Maharashtra, the project will be
implemented in Coastal Districts i.e. Thane, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Raigad, Mumbai and
Mumbai Suburban. The focus of the program is to reduce the vulnerability of coastal
communities to cyclone and other hydro-meteorological hazards through construction of
Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter (MPSC), Strengthening of Saline Embankment and Underground
Cabling works.
For the above work, it is proposed to set up a State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) in the
house of Relief and Rehabilitation department, Government of Maharashtra, which will be
responsible for overall coordination and management of the program including reviewing the
quality, integrity and efficiency of the coastal designs and support the training program for
capacity development.
Considering the vulnerability of the state, Maharashtra is chosen as one of the states under the
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project. To support the timely implementation of the project,
SPIU, NCRMP, Relief and Rehabilitation department proposes to recruit Project Management
Support Consultancy (PMC).
The selection and engagement of the PMC will be undertaken by Relief and Rehabilitation
Department in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection Procedures set out in
World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants (under IBRD Loans and
IDA Credits and Grants) by World Bank Borrowers setting forth the World Bank’s policy of
conflict of interest as amended from time to time. The PMC should preferably have had prior
experience of working on multilaterals financed projects, and familiarity with World Bank’s
procurement, safeguards, and other procedures/policies. The cost of the PMC will be financed by
the Project. The duration of the engagement of the PMC is expected to be of 3 years. The broad
scope of work will include but not be limited to the following
Scope of Work
A.Project Management
1. Assist SPIU and the implementing department and other related stakeholders to set up
and streamline project management, implementation, and monitoring systems and
procedures for all components under NCRMP-II;
2. Assist SPIU & line departments in preparing annual work plans, detailed implementation
schedule, and budgets using computer based project management tools ;
3. Coordinate and supervise the work of other consulting firms engaged for the project
providing its support in implementation of the civil works and all the engineering and
technical aspects of the project, and will be responsible for carrying out the community
awareness and participation campaigns on Disaster Risk Mitigation (DRM) in the state;
4. Develop ToRs, and provide necessary assistance to SPIU for carrying out necessary
independent studies/evaluations on various aspects of disaster mitigation under the project;
5. Assist SPIU and line agencies in implementing and updating the procurement plan for the
project;
6. Review Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and tender documents prepared for MPCS,Saline
Embankment and underground cabling ensure that the same is in compliance with the
procurement plan approved;
7. Review tender evaluation reports prepared by line Agency and provide inputs to SPIU for
appropriate course of action;
8. Assist SPIU in procurement of goods and services by preparing the necessary/appropriate
procurement documents, adopting procurement processes, contract award and execution
9. Prepare and train community on maintenance of assets created under the project;
B. Project Performance, Monitoring, Reporting and Monitoring (SRM) Framework
1. Establish a robust IT based Project Monitoring System(PMS) based on the outputs of the
components and the results framework indicators of the project and, implementation
schedule thereof;
2. The PMS developed should be web enabled and must be capable of track progress
(physical and financial )to determine whether the project is achieving the targets envisaged
and producing reports pertaining to procurement, accounting and financial management of
the project;
3. Develop and link PMS to the line agency’s works to enable the later to update physical
construction progress, invoicing, contract management, and of each site on a daily basis;
4. Collect secondary data and if required, generate primary data for baseline information and
update implementation progress through PMS;
5. Monitor the progress of the project based on PMS output. Alert Implementing Agency (IA)
and to anticipated problems on time and suggest corrective actions;
6. Ensure receipt of monthly physical progress reports from Implementing Agency(IA) and
submit compilation of the same into quarterly/semi-annual progress reports to SPIU,World
Bank and NDMA or as desired/directed by SPIU,NCRMP;
7. Compile and prepare all reports as per World Bank and NDMA, Government of India
requirements
8. The PMS should also include provisions for collection and reporting data on
application/implementation of environment and social safeguards in accordance to the
ESMF for the project;
9. Incorporate provisions for tracking training and capacity building activities carried out in
the project and other SPIU financed activities, produce composite reports.
C. Engineering Design
1. Finalize along with Implementing Agency, the key design parameters for MPCS for
(based on applicable design standards and construction norms.
2. Provide necessary oversight inputs to SPIU and Implementing Agency(IA) on matters
relating to detailed engineering design and drawings prepared by DSCs;
3. Undertake review of sample sites for construction and quality control methods, review
certification of works, conforming specifications and drawings, provided by Implementing
Agency;
D.Procurement Management
1. Assist SPIU in reviewing and approving procurement contracts for civil works, goods and
services undertaken in the project;
2. Prepare documentation on norms, procedures, and costs estimates in consultation with the
line agency for maintenance of assets post construction stage.;
3. Prepare regulatory framework and procedures for dispute resolution of contracts.
4. Prepare and issue guidance on the evaluation procedures and reporting formats based on
the templates provided by NDMA/SPIU and World Bank;.
5. Review bid document prepared by Implementing agency and provide
inputs/comments/suggestions to SPIU for curse of action to be taken – if any required;
6. Review and monitor contract variations and time extensions, and assist Implementing
Agency(IA) and their authorized staff to maintain /update records of contract prices and
completion dates in the PMS and update procurement plan accordingly;
7. Audit/review contractor’s requests for time extensions, variations, additional compensation
and claims and recommend appropriate measures/actions to process necessary approvals;
8. Assist SPIU/Implementing Agency (IA) in resolution of contractual issues including
review, evaluation and confirmation of contract variation orders and any other related
matter;
9. Track project compliance to social and environment regulations and safety.
10. Any other work related to contract administration as directed by SPIU
E.Environment Management and Social Development
1. Study the Environment and Social screening checklist prepared by SPIU
2. Ensure compliance of environmental and social safeguards of all works under the project
in line with the Environment & Social Management Framework (ESMF). Review
environmental management plan (EMP) for each site and ensure that the principles and
processes laid down in the ESMF are followed.
3. Collect base line data on social and environmental safeguards, update it semi-annually, and
monitor the implementation as per the Environment Management Plan (EMP) prepare by
Environment consultant
4. Provide inputs in establishing a system for monitoring the Project’s environmental and
social indicators, in compliance with the ESMF developed for the project. Indicators shall
also include specific data pertaining to the number women beneficiaries and women
headed households, etc.
5. Conduct training and sensitization workshops for relevant staff, consultants, and
contractors prepare the required manuals/toolkits for community groups to carry forward
the training to their members
6. Review and check the quality of data, evaluate the effectiveness with which the mitigation
and monitoring measures are being implemented, and recommend further actions to be
taken.
7. Prepare periodic safeguard monitoring reports as per the format acceptable to world
Bank/NDMA and other statutory agencies.
8. Assist SPIU in the preparation of documentation required for processing statutory
clearances as and when required;
9. Undertake site visits for conducting environmental and social audit of
contractors’/executing agency’s compliance to ESMF as required by SPIU;
10. Assist SPIU/Implementing Agency (IA) in processing grievances related to
environmental/social safeguards complaints in a timely manner.
11. Report on the status and progress of institutional arrangements and functioning of
environmental management along with any environmental impacts to be addressed, and
reflected in the Project progress report prepared by SPIU;
12. Ensure/oversee community consultations and disclosure of approved project activities to
the beneficiary communities;
13. Should any resettlement be triggered, then assist SPIU in resettlement planning,
documentation, jointly work with line agency in processing and implementation of
Resettlement Plan (RP);
14. Any other work related to Environment Management and Social Development as directed
by SPIU.
F. Financial Management
1. Assist in preparation and finalization of project budget and timely update of the budget
document as required
2. Manage the overall fund flow for the project, preparation of sanction orders for release of
funds along with the required support and coordinate the sanction of funds to implementing
agencies.
3. Maintain books of accounts and records for the project, manage invoice processing for the
contractors
4. Oversee timely submission of internal and external audit reports, and preparation of
financial disclosures for the project
5. Any other work related to Financial Management as directed by SPIU.
F. General
1. The Consultant shall provide necessary training and capacity building for the staff of the
implementing agencies and SPIU on functional areas requested by SPIU;
2. Assist in preparation and finalization documents required for implementation of NCRMP
such as investment proposal, project budget, project procurement plan etc.
3. Assist the Implementing agency and SPIU in improving their financial Management,
including assistance for preparation of expenditure claims;
4. Establish and operationalize the web based PMS and ensure its regular updation by the
executing agency.
5. Assist SPIU and develop an IEC program for communicating the project features, goals
and objectives to the beneficiary community;
6. Coordinate with NDMA and World Bank, as required, for successful implementation of
NCRMP
7. Any other work as directed by SPIU from time to time
H.Profiles of key team members
Sr.
No.
Staffing Nos. Total
person
months
Qualification
1. Team Leader 1 36 The Team Leader shall be a Post graduate
in civil engineering with additional
qualifications in project management;
should have minimum of 10 years of
experience in designing and construction
supervision of buildings, public
infrastructure works, of which, at least 5
projects as Team Leader/manager in any
World Bank or other multilateral financed
projects
2 Civil Expert 1 36 Civil Expert shall be a Post graduate in
civil/structural engineering with minimum
of 10 years of experience in the
management of irrigation engineering
works, infrastructure design and
construction.
Proven experience in management of Civil
Contract management
Past experience of having managed for
World Bank projects is desirable
The Candidate should be proficient in
English and Marathi
The consultant will have specific
experience in construction management of
public infrastructure such as buildings,
water supply and sanitation, etc.
3 Electrical Expert 1 36 The procurement Specialist shall have a
degree in electrical engineering with 10
years’ experience in power sector projects
and at least 5 years experience in handling
underground cabling related project
The Electrical Engineer will be
responsible for planning, co-ordination
and ensuring that technical soundness of
all interventions under the project
standards and as per World Bank NDMA
guideline.
The Candidate should be proficient in
English and Marathi
4 Procurement Expert 1 36 The Procurement Specialist shall have a
degree in engineering or equivalent with at
least 7 years of experience in public
procurement of which at least 3 projects
should be either World Bank/multilateral
financed projects. Familiar with World
Bank procurement guidelines,
5 Financial Specialist 1 36 The Financial Specialist shall be a
Graduate in Commerce / MBA Finance/
Master of Commerce/Chartered
Accountant and should have minimum 8
years post- qualification experience should
have good working knowledge of
installation of TALLY Accounting system;
proficient in usage of electronic
spreadsheets, word processors; good
knowledge of statutory and tax issues,
internal control issues and banking
arrangements.
6 Environment Expert 1 36 The Environment Expert shall be a Master
Degree in environment/ Natural Resources
or related areas.
At least 8 years of experience of working
in the field of environment/social
management/ Environmental Impact
Assessment
The person shall have hands on
experience in projects funded by the
World Bank and/or other multilateral
agencies in India and the State
(preferably).
Good knowledge of State Government and
World Bank procedures/policies for
environment safeguards is a prerequisite.
The Candidate should be proficient in
English and Marathi
6 Social Expert 1 36 The Social Expert shall be a Master’s
Degree in social sciences with good
knowledge of the prevailing R&R
regulations/laws of the country, state, and
World Bank. The person shall have hands
on experience in projects funded by the
WB and/or other multilateral agencies in
India and the State (preferably). The
candidate must possess good writing,
reporting and communication skills.
8 MIS Expert 1 36 The MIS Expert shall be Responsible for
generating the necessary progress and
information tracking reports, as may be
required. He/She will also coordinate with
the line departments for timely input of
data into the MIS system.
G.Other deliverables
The other deliverables of PMC team will include but not limited to:
1. Preparation of a framework for management of procurement process and
complaint resolution and taking approval from all the stakeholders
2. Maintaining an updated budget document for the project
3. Maintenance of books of accounts and records for the project, and preparation of
financial disclosures for submission to PMU
4. Maintaining and regularly updating web based project management tool
5. Preparation of documents required for training of SPIU staff or Implementing
Agency Staff
6. Any other reports related to Project Management Services as requested by the
client
I. Reporting and Deliverables
Minimum reporting requirements for the PMC are summarized as follows:
Timeline Description
Inception
Report
Within one month from
mobilization
Review of existing situation and information
Detailed work plan and schedule
Monthly
progress
reports and
quarterly
progress
reports
10th day of every month
and 10th day after
completion of each quarter
Progress of delivery of each project component
Key issues and constrains in implementation and
construction
Status of Safeguards compliance by the
contractors and project
Status of clearance required on the project
Updated project schedule
Update Physical and financial progress including
reports on field audits
Updated Procurement Plan
Progress of grievance redressal
Interim
Report
Bi-annual report Consolidated Progress report of implementation
issues and constraints
Best practices, lessons learnt
Final report One month prior to contract
completion date
Subproject completion reports, and summary of
all other reports, progress and issues under the
subproject
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State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU)
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)-II
Relief & Rehabilitation Department
Govt. Barrack No. 8, Free Press Journal Marg,
Narimen Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel : +91-22-22026712
E-mail- [email protected]
Adv. No:DMU -2015/CR-168 /DMU -1 Date: 29th
October 2015
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Assignment Title: Consultancy Services Environment Impact Assessment
(EIA)& Social Impact Assessment(SIA) study for underground cabling in
the state of Maharashtra
Credit No. 5693 – IN, Reference: P-144726-MAHARASHTRA-38-SBCC-CF
The Government of India has received financing from the World Bank towards
the cost of National Cyclone Mitigation Project (NCRMP) II in Maharashtra,
India and intends to apply a part of proceeds for consulting services. The state
Project Director, SPIU, NCRMP-II, Relief & Rehabilitation now intends to
engage a consulting firm to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment and
Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study for the underground cabling in the state of
Maharashtra.
A further detail along with ToR is available at www.maharashtra.gov.in The last
date for submission of EOI is November 20, 2015.
State Project Director SPIU,NCRMP II
Relief and Rehabilitation Department
Government of Maharashtra
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Date: 29th
October 2015
INDIA
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) II
Credit No.5693 - IN
Contract Title: Selection of consulting firm for conducting Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study for
underground cabling works in the state of Maharashtra
Reference No. : P-144726-MAHARASHTRA-38-SBCC-CF
The Government of India has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) II, and intends to apply part of the
proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) shall broadly include:
1. Auditing of environment and social issues in compliance with NCRMP Environmental and
Social Management Framework (ESMF). All aspects of ESMF implementation will be
reviewed and verified by the consultants for construction of underground cabling in the
state of Maharashtra;
2. The Consultant will review and verify adequacy of existing system/practices for
application of correct and relevant safeguard procedures and practices, and compliance
of the guidelines detailed in the ESMF and relevant environment and social
laws/acts/regulations in India.
The overall objective of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact
Assessment (SIA) study is to help Maharashtra State Electrical Distribution Company
Ltd. to advice on environment impact, social issues and compliance with ESMF and
make recommendations for performance improvement.
3. To provide these services, the SPIU wishes to engage consultants who have qualified
EIA& SIA experts with in- depth knowledge and experience in Environmental Impact
Assessment and Social Impact Assessment. The engagement of the finally selected firms
is expected to be for a period of 4 (Four) months.
The SPIU, NCRMP II, Maharashtra, 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 and relevant experience to
perform the Services. The short listing criteria are:
1. The firm should have 5 years experiences of conducting Environmental Impact
Assessment and Social Impact Assessment in similar assignments;
2. The prospective should have adequate financial capacity in carrying out such
assignments;
3. The firm should demonstrate that they have adequate capacity (including personnel)
in handling such assignment; and
4. Experience in handling externally aided projects such as the World Bank and ADB
will be an advantage.
Expressions of interest (EOI) must include:
Introductory letter on letter head (with complete contact details – name of contact
person, mailing address, telephone, fax, email etc. ) explaining how the firm is best to
deliver the task
Organization profile
Immediate past three year’s audited financial statements;
Short note on the similar projects executed by the firm pertaining to the short listing
criteria
The EOI should contain sufficient supporting document to substantiate the claim of the
Consultant towards their qualification as per the short listing criteria.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s
Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits &
Grants] by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 updated July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”),
setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy
to enhance their qualifications. Such association shall be clearly indicated either as JV or sub-
consultant.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours between 09.45
AM to 17.00 PM. November 19, 2015
Expressions of interest must be sent either by email or in hard copy to the address given below
on or before November 20 ,2015 by 15.00 hours.
State Project Director, SPIU, NCRMP II
State Project Management Unit
Relief & Rehabilitation Department
Govt. Barracks No. 8, Free Press Journal Marg,
Narimen Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel: +91-22-22026712
E-mail: [email protected]
Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for
underground cabling under National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP-II),
Maharashtra
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a decision support mechanism to ensure that the
project design and implementation are environmentally sound and sustainable. During the
preparation phase, the objective of the EIA is to provide inputs to the selection of sub-
projects, feasibility study; preliminary and detailed design as well as assist development of a
holistic development of the project package. During the implementation phase, environmental
management plans (developed as a part of the EIA during the preparation phase) are used for
executing the environmental mitigation, enhancement and monitoring measures.
In the preparation phase, the EIA shall achieve the following objectives:
1. Identify and analyze upstream environmental issues that affect the entire development
package;
2. Establish the environmental baseline in the study area, and to identify any significant
environmental issue;
3. Assess impacts of the project, and provide for measures to address the adverse
impacts by the provision of the requisite avoidance, mitigation and compensation
measures;
4. Integrate the environmental issues in the project planning and design; and
5. Develop appropriate management plans for implementing, monitoring and reporting
of the environmental mitigation and enhancement measures suggested
Project Background
The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project has been drawn up with a view to address the
cyclone risks in the country, with World Bank assistance. The NCRMP is a flagship program,
the first Bank funded project in India exclusively focusing on ex-ante disaster risk mitigation.
It is being implemented by the NDMA with support from the Ministry of Home Affairs
(MHA), Government of India, focusing on cyclone prone coastal States and Union
Territories. The main objectives of the project are to: (a) minimize risk and vulnerabilities to
cyclones; (b) to strengthen the structural and non-structural cyclone mitigation efforts and; (c)
to build capabilities and capacities of people for cyclone risk mitigation in harmony with the
conservation of coastal ecosystems.
Considering the vulnerability of the state, Maharashtra is chosen as one of the states under the
National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project. The main component of project includes
underground cabling of high tension and Lowe tension lines in the Alibaug coastal areas.
To understand, assess and mitigate issues related to environment management, land
requirement, displacement and resettlement, the National Disaster Management Authority
(NDMA) had conducted a study in participating states for National Cyclone Risk Mitigation
Project II. This Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) has been
developed for avoiding, minimizing, mitigating and managing the identified environmental
and social issues, which are likely to arise due to the implementation of sub project level
activities. This approach helps in effective environmental and social management in a
scenario where multiple sub-projects are located in different parts of the coastal region.
The ESMF has been prepared for supporting the integration of environmental and social
aspects within the decision making and implementation process of various sub-projects. It
will also support compliance with applicable laws and regulations of Government of India
and State Governments apart from meeting the requirements of the relevant Bank policies.
The Environment and Social Management Framework is an essential ingredient aligned with
the project and sub-project cycle. It is to be followed through the entire project cycle from
site identification, screening, review, implementation, and monitoring. It also provides
guidance on the management measures to be adopted for various types of planned
investments under the project.
Under Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), the Environment Impact
Assessment (EIA) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study will be undertaken by SPIU,
NCRMP, Maharashtra to help Maharashtra State Electrical Distribution Company Ltd
(MSDCEL) and advice on environment impact, social issues and compliance with
Environment Social Management Framework.SPIU, NCRMP is proposes to appoint
consulting firm for effective implementation of the project.
Technical Details of Project: Conversion of High Tension & Low Tension over head
distribution Network into HT& LT underground cable system in Alibag Town Area & nearby
villages of coastal belt at Tal-Alibag, Dist-Raigad
During cyclones, the electrical infrastructure gets badly affected resulting in breakdown of
electricity, causes injury and even death and hampers relief and rescue. Re-establishing of
infrastructure is not only time consuming, affecting business, industry, school, hospitals and
everyday living but also costly. The conversion of HT (High Tension) & LT (Low Tension)
overhead lines into HT underground cables will be carried out based on the vulnerability of
existing electrical infrastructure. Alibag, is a coastal town and a municipal council in Raigad
District in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India.
Details of Power Distribution Infrastructure
Sr.No. Description Alibag Chendhare and Varsoli
1 Total No. of Switching Stations 1 0
2 Total 22kV Overhead High Tension Line 29.35 ckt/Km 8.7 ckt/Km
3 Total Overhead Low Tension Line 63 ckt/Km 25.8 ckt/Km
4 Total No. of Distribution Transformers 65 23nos.
5 LT customer Annexed A
Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of Alibaug Town showing 22kV High
Tension Line & Distribution Transformers
ALIBAG TOWN FEEDER
Schematic Diagram showing Proposed Low tension Underground Distribution Network
of Custom Bandar, Alibaug(DTC code 4137028) Distribution
Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of New Chendhare feeder feeding to nearby
villages of Alibag town Varsoli and Chendhare.
Alibag Sw/Stn
MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DIST. CO. LTD
Alibag Town New Feeder
Satish Engg 4137007
Satish (HT )
PPN 1
4137021
PPN 2
4137022
Dipco
4137010
ICICI
4137044
S.T.Stand
4137023
Meera Madhav
4137024ANP
4137025
Brahman Ali
4137037
Mandar
4137038Green Field 1
4137221
Green Field 2
4137222
Mitha Estate (HT)
Bafanabag
4137008
Bhave
4137009Nav Alibag
4137058
BSNL (HT)
Shree Dattatray
4137066
Rohidas Nagar
4137273
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Scope of Work
The Scope of the Environment & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) studies will consists of several
aspects of both environment and society. The scope of the present studies includes:
Transect Walk strip plans (based on street plans available) with all the features along
the alignment. The impacts, however minor, along the alignment to be marked on
these plans.
The entire alignment to be video graphed for records.
Development of a detailed strip plan of the proposed underground cable alignment
with reference to ESIA, providing various features that are located along the
alignment and its immediate vicinity (at least double the width of the trench).
A video of the transect walk shall be submitted.
Preparation of environmental and socio-economical profile of the project town/ city,
through primary and secondary information (comprising demographic, socio-
economic, physical, biological and ecological environmental features, etc.)
A socio-economic survey of the households along the alignment duly covering all
indicators for the present and future evaluation and assessment.
Preparation of a questionnaire or instruments for the ESIA study and share the same
with World Bank for review.
Based on the strip plan and field visits, develop an inventory of impacts to
temporary and permanent structures
trees and other environmental features
various sensitive receptors such as schools, religious places and other
common property resources and
Any other issues, which may be affected while laying the underground
cable network and during operation and maintenance.
Description of the existing underground infrastructure such as water distribution
network, sewage system, telecom network etc. and impact of the present project on
these infrastructures.
Identification of various other issues such as disposal of excess excavated earth,
waste, disposal/ reuse of old overhead electric cables, dismantling/ disposal of
electrical poles, disposal of excess transformers (if any), disposal of transformer oil (if
any), etc.
Assessment of the health and safety impacts of laying the underground cable network,
both during construction and operation phase of the project.
For all the impacts/ issues identified above, recommend elimination or mitigation/
management measures to be implemented by the project agencies and the construction
contractors, in line with the Environmental and Social Management Frame work
(ESMF).
Study & inclusion of measures and plans mitigating temporary/ permanent impacts to
the structures and communities along the cable alignment. Preparation of site specific
EMP to mitigate environmental impacts, RAP (if there are resettlement/ rehabilitation
issues) and/or SMP for mitigating social impacts and community engagement.
Identification of various regulatory clearances that may be required for the project,
such as CRZ, clearances, tree cutting permissions, “No objections” from state /
national agencies, utility agencies, etc. Assist Maharashtra State Electricity
Distribution Company ltd (MSEDCL) and SPIU of Maharashtra in obtaining
necessary clearances.
Preparation of a Monitoring Plan with reference to SEIA
A Grievance Redressal mechanism as given in ESMF as per World Bank guidelines
available in their website “www.worldbank.org”
Conduct formal stakeholder Public Consultations, to understand the impacts
anticipated by the communities and also to explain measures the project proposes to
implement to mitigate these impacts. These Public Consultations to be conducted with
the communities for information dissemination and their feedback. At least one such
consultation with women in each community. All the consultations need to be
recorded. The World Bank and the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution
Company LTD (MSDCEL) need to be informed before conducting these
consultations for possible participation.
A minimum of three workshops with stake holders and public hearing are to be
organised by the Consulting Firm.
After review, revising and finalising the EMP and RAP/ SMP for implementation.
For any item which was not covered in the “Terms of Reference” but required for the
Consultancy work, the rules/guidelines/norms of MSEDCL/World Bank shall be
followed.
Inception
The Consultants shall use the inception period to familiarize with the project details. The
Consultants shall recognize that the remaining aspects of the project, such as engineering and
social, are being studied in parallel, and it is important for all these aspects to be integrated
into the final project design to facilitate their successful implementation. The Consultants
should also recognize that due care and diligence planned during the inception stage helps in
improving the timing and quality of the EIA reports. During the inception period, the
Consultants shall (a) identify the sources of secondary information on the project, on similar
projects and on the project area, and (b) undertake preliminary consultations with selected
stakeholders. Following the site visits and stakeholder consultations, as well as a review of
the conditions of contract between the consultant and the SPIU, the consultant shall analyse
the adequacy of the allocated manpower, time and budgets and shall clearly bring out
deviations, if any. The Consultants shall study the various available surveys, techniques,
models and software in order to determine what would be the most appropriate in the context
of this project.
The Consultants shall interact with the engineering and social consultants to determine how
the EIA work fits into the overall project preparation cycle; however lapping areas are to be
jointly addressed; and to appropriately plan the timing of the deliverables of the EIA process.
These shall be succinctly documented in the Inception Report
Environmental Management Framework (EMF):
The EMF will cover the entire project (inclusive of all phases of the project); shall identify all
potential environmental issues in the project; and shall develop a management framework for
addressing all these issues. To this end, the EMF shall consist of (i) overall environmental
baseline; (ii) identified macro/regional level environmental issues that would need to be
considered in the analysis of alternatives, planning and design of the subprojects; (iii) a plan
to address the identified macro/regional environmental issues;(iv) sub-project level
environmental screening procedures, including exclusion criteria, if any; (v) procedure for
environmental scoping; (vi) a framework to address environmental issues in the project (vii)
generic EMP for addressing known, common, or usual environmental impacts in the project;
(viii) a plan for building adequate environmental management capacity in SPIU. Each of
these is described below.
Overall Environmental Baseline:
All regionally or nationally recognized environmental resources and features within the
project’s influence area shall be clearly identified, and studied in relation to activities
proposed under the project. These will include all protected areas (national parks, wildlife
sanctuaries, reserved forests, RAMSAR sites, biosphere reserves, wilderness zones),
unprotected and community forests and forest patches, wetlands of local/regional importance
not yet notified, rivers, rivulets and other surface water bodies. Sensitive environmental
features will include wildlife corridors, biodiversity hotspots, meandering rivers, flood prone
areas, areas of severe landslide and river erosion, flood embankments (some of which are also
used as roads). Consultants shall consolidate all these information in a map of adequate scale.
Stakeholder Identification & Consultation:
Consultation with the stakeholders shall be used to improve the plan and design of the
project rather than as project information dissemination sessions. The consultants shall carry
out consultations with Experts, NGOs, selected Government Agencies and other stakeholders
to (a)collect baseline information, (b) obtain a better understanding of the potential impacts
and (c) appreciate the perspectives/concerns of the stakeholders, and (c)secure their active
involvement during subsequent stages of the project. Consultations shall be preceded by a
systematic stakeholder analysis, which would (a) identify the individual or stakeholder
groups relevant to the project and to environmental issues, (b) include expert opinion and
inputs, (c) determine the nature and scope of consultation with each type of stakeholders, and
(d) determine the tools to be used in contacting and consulting each type of stakeholders. A
systematic consultation plan with attendant schedules will be prepared for subsequent stages
of project preparation as well as implementation and operation, as required.
Identification of Relevant Macro/Regional Level Environmental Issues:
Consultants shall determine the Valued Environment Components (VECs) considering the
baseline information (from both secondary and primary sources), the preliminary
understanding of the activities proposed in the project and, most importantly, the stakeholder
(and expert) consultations, which would need to be carefully documented. Use of iterative
Delphi techniques is recommended. Based on the identification of VECs, Consultants shall
identify information gaps to be filled, and conduct additional baseline surveys, including
primary surveys. The consultants shall conduct a preliminary analysis of the nature, scale and
magnitude of the impacts that the project is likely to cause on the environment, especially on
the identified VECs, and classify the same using established methods. For the negative
impacts identified, alternative mitigation/management options shall be examined, and the
most appropriate ones suggested. The preliminary assessment should clearly identify aspects
where the consultants shall also analyze indirect and cumulative impacts during all phases
and activities of the project. For the positive measures identified, alternative and preferred
enhancement measures shall be proposed.
Environmental Screening:
Consultants shall summaries the known sub-projects (whether upgrading or maintenance)
into different categories that relate to the magnitude potential environmental impacts. During
such categorization, consideration shall be paid to (i) location of the sub-project with respect
to environmentally sensitive areas, and (ii) volume, nature and technology of construction.
This screening framework should be able to categories all future subprojects, based on a
limited number of parameters. The parameters should be such that their identification and
measurement is easy, and does not involve detailed studies. The screening criteria also shall
contain exclusion criteria, for subprojects, which should not be taken up due to potential
immitigable and significant environmental impacts (including but not limited to permanent
obstruction to wildlife corridors, or opening up increased access to threatened biodiversity
resource hotspots, or construction on top of eroded and vulnerable flood embankments).
Environmental Scoping:
The scope could be full and comprehensive EIA. It shall include a listing of other
environment issues that do not deserve a detailed examination in the project.
Implementation Framework:
The above work shall result in a framework, which describes how the potential environmental
impacts of sub-projects will be managed during preparation, implementation, and in the post-
implementation periods. This framework shall include (a) description of how feasible and
appropriate mitigation and environmental enhancement measures would be identified and
implemented; (b) institutional, training and monitoring requirements associated with the
environmental impacts, mitigation measures and enhancements; and (c) effective monitoring,
inspection and environmental auditing measures to be followed by the borrower; and, (d) the
estimated budget for all the above, sufficiently detailed. The framework for monitoring,
inspection and environment audit shall specify parameters, the responsible agencies,
reporting procedures, budget and financing, and what other inputs (for example: training) are
necessary. In addition, the framework shall specify what action should be taken and by whom
in the event that the proposed mitigation measures fail, either partially or totally, to achieve
the level of environmental protection expected. Mechanisms for improved co-ordination
between SPIU and line departments. Consultants shall examine the various options available
for improved and timely coordination between various state government departments. These
could take the form of written MoUs for specific activities, apex co-ordination committee of
top bureaucrats, or any such mechanism that can be effective in reducing delays in ancillary
activities such as, but not limited to, tree cutting, shifting of utilities, etc. Environmental
inputs to feasibility study & preliminary project design: The EIA consultants shall make
design recommendations, related to alignment (major shifts, bypasses or different route
alternative), road cross-sections, construction material use, and mitigation & enhancement
measures. The EIA consultants shall interact regularly with the line agencies & SPIUs and
familiarize themselves with the project’s overall feasibility analyses models, so that the EIA
inputs are in conformity to the needs of the overall feasibility study. In the cases of very
significant environmental losses or benefits, the consultants shall estimate the
economic/financial costs of environment damage and the economic/financial benefits the
project is likely to cause. In the cases, the impacts or benefits are not too significant,
qualitative methods could be used. In addition, wherever economic and financial costs of the
environmental impacts cannot be satisfactorily estimated, or in the cases of significant
irreversible environmental impacts, the consultants shall make recommendations to avoid
generating such impacts.
Generic Environmental Management Plan (Generic EMP):
It is recommended that for the low impact sub-projects separate environmental
assessments and separate EMPs would not be required. Local, limited and construction level
environmental issues in these sub-projects could be identified using standard or pre-defined
environmental screening checklists, and these environmental issues could be addressed by
implementing Generic EMPs. Consultants shall identify, local and construction related issues,
which are usually part of all infrastructure related projects. These could be based on a
literature survey (including the EA documents of all recent Bank-supported projects in India).
For each of these issues, Consultants shall prepare a menu of alternative avoidance,
mitigation, compensation, enhancement and mitigation measures. This could also be done
through a careful review of the Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) of the recent Bank
supported similar infrastructure related projects, and with an evaluation to the applicability to
the context of Maharashtra .Consultants shall organize consultations with line departments,
and finalize this Generic EMP. Consultants shall provide robust estimates of costs of generic
environmental management measures like facilities required at campsite, cost of additional
(to regulatory) monitoring of environmental components, etc. These costs shall be verified for
common works items in line with the rate analysis for other works. Building environmental
management capacity in the line department. Based on the preliminary findings of the
environmental screening, stakeholder consultations, and institutional analysis of the
implementing agency’s capacity to manage environmental issues, consultants shall prepare a
Capacity Building Plan to mainstream environmental management in the Implementing
agency’s activities by the end of project implementation period. Earmarking staff for
environmental management and improving their skill-sets would be simultaneously pursued
during project preparation and implementation. In addition, recommendations should be
made concerning any changes to guidelines, standards and regulations, which would improve
medium and long term environmental management in the line departments works.
Environmental Training Plan:
A detailed training plan shall be prepared, (a) to ensure that the environmental
management framework can be implemented; and (b) to develop and strengthen
environmental capacities. The strategy should include a mix of hands-on training for key staff
involved in project preparation, site visits to similar projects, and whenever required, full-
fledged academic programs on environmental management at well-recognized institutions.
The Consultants shall conduct orientation training for the key SPIU as well as members of
other consultant teams like survey, design, etc., early in the assignment. Periodic training at
various levels will continue during project preparation to ensure that the knowledge, skills
and perspectives gained during the assignment are transferred to the SPIU and are utilized
effectively during project implementation.
Recommendation for Further Work:
The Consultant should make recommendations concerning any further studies of
environmental issues, which should be undertaken during project implementation and
financed under the project.
Related Environmental Assessment
Consultants shall undertake necessary surveys, impact analyses, and prepare
Comprehensive EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management
plan) for underground cablings works included in the First Year Implementation Program.
These would be prepared based on the environmental screening, environmental scoping and
other relevant works described under EMF above.
Public Disclosure
The Consultants are to provide support and assistance to the SPIU in meeting the
disclosure requirements, which at the minimum shall meet the World Bank’s policy on public
disclosure. The consultants will prepare a plan for in-country disclosure, specifying the
timing and locations; translate the key documents, such as the EMF Summary in local
language; draft the newspaper announcements for disclosure; and help the SPIU to place all
the EIA reports in the SPIU’s website. The consultants shall prepare a non-technical EIA
summary report for public disclosure.
Co-ordination among the Engineering, Social, Environmental & Other Studies
The consultants, with assistance from the SPIU, shall establish a strong coordination
with the other project-preparation studies – engineering, social and/or institutional
development. The consultants shall keep in mind the specific requirements of the project in
general, and the engineering/design studies in particular, and shall plan their outputs
accordingly. It is recommended that some of the consultation sessions may be organized in
co-ordination with the social and engineering consultants, as feasible, and when the
stakeholders consulted are the same. The consultant shall review the contract documents –
technical specifications, and rate analysis, to ensure that there are minimal conflicts between
the EMP stipulations and specifications governing the execution of works under the project.
Consultants Inputs
The Consultants are free to employ resources as they see fit. Timing is an important
essence for the study, which shall be closely co-ordinate with the works of the engineering
and social teams, simultaneously involved in preparation of the project. Additional expertise,
such as on hill ecology or other, shall be provided as demanded by the context of the project.
The consultants are encouraged to visit the project area and familiarize themselves, at their
own cost, before submitting the proposal; and propose an adequate number and skill-set for
the senior specialists and technical support staff for this assignment. Further, the consultant
will allocate adequate number of field surveyors, distinct from the technical support staff, to
complete the study in time. The consultants shall provide for all tools, models, software,
hardware and supplies, as required to complete the assignment satisfactorily. These should be
widely recognized or accepted. Any new model or tool or software employed should be field-
tested before use for the purpose of this EIA. The consultants shall make formal
presentations, coordinated by the SPIU, at key milestones on the (a) proposed work plan after
submitting the Inception Report; (b) recommendations from the environmental screening; and
(c) design recommendations and details of EMP. The consultants shall co-ordinate with the
other consultants working on project preparation for each presentation. All supporting
information gathered by the consultant in undertaking these terms of reference would be
made available to the SPIU.
Outputs:
The consultant is expected to provide the following outputs,
Baseline of Existing Environment (Study of biodiversity and natural surroundings)
Survey report of socio-economic status
Team visit of all experts like vibration expert, soil, land use planning, solid waste,
water pollution, noise and Ecology and biodiversity expert etc.
Public hearing report
Topography survey
Study of construction schedule, study of construction phases etc.
Consolidate overall environmental baseline information in a map of adequate scale.
Development of appropriate Environment Management Plan(EMP) and Generic
Environmental Management Plan(GEMP)
All mitigation measures are identified in the EMP and GEMP should be incorporated
in design so that they are carried out during construction, operation and maintenance
phases of project
To prepare the bill-of-quantities (BOQ) and technical specifications for all items of
work on account of environmental enhancement measures in such a way that these
may be readily integrated to the construction contracts.
Establish a suitable monitoring network with regard to air, water and noise pollution.
The consultant will also provide additional inputs in the areas of performance
indicators and monitoring mechanisms for environmental components during
construction and operational phase of the project.
EIA report
Non-technical EIA summary report for public disclosure
The social Impact Assessment document assists project to avoid social and resettlement
impacts. SIA in this context is seen as an impact assessment tool where the concerns to be
addressed would go far beyond only social and resettlement issues. SIA so prepared would
take into account the policy implications of the central and state governments apart from the
resettlement policies and regulation of the World Bank.
Objectives
The main objective of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is to ensure that the project design
and implementation are socially acceptable. Further, the objective of SIA shall be to provide
inputs for selection of sub-projects, preliminary and detailed design of the project. The
Resettlement Action Plans to be developed as part of the SIA are to be used during the
implementation of the project for executing the resettlement and rehabilitation activities and
monitoring measures. In the preparation phase, the SA shall achieve the following objectives:
Establish the Socio-economic conditions in the study area, and to identify any
significant social issues;
Assess impacts of the project, and provide for measures to address the adverse
impacts by the provision of the requisite avoidance and/or compensation measures;
Integrate the social and resettlement issues in the project planning and design;
Develop Resettlement Action Plan for implementing, monitoring and reporting of the
social and resettlement compensation measures suggested.
Key tasks
Define likely project impact zone (direct/indirect).
Collect information through desk review and field visits on existing baseline
conditions, include all land uses, structures and people (e.g., demography, socio-
economic status, vulnerability, status of infrastructure and access to people, livelihood
programs, market rate of assets, medical support for sexually transmitted diseases, its
prevalence, awareness on HIV/AIDS, legal status of land through revenue records.)
within the likely project impact zone.
Identification of key stakeholders involved in various aspects of the project(project
implementing and executing agencies and groups from civil society; description of
socio-economic organizations of local communities that may affect project outcomes;
carry out public consultation with the likely affected groups,NGOs, district
administration and other stakeholders and document the issues raised and outcomes;
and assessment of local capacities in terms of participation in planning,
implementation and supervision, and evaluation. Explore viable alternative project
designs to avoid, where feasible, or minimize social impacts (displacement, impact on
vulnerable community, cultural properties etc.)
Identify major and minor social impact issues including loss of assets, livelihood,
poverty, gender and health issues and estimate the economic and social impacts on
people and land.
A resettlement plan would be drafted based on the outcome of the SIA to aid
minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts on the affected communities.
The mitigation or management plans developed should be consistent with the nature
of the development and the nature of the impacts.
Inputs to be provided by the SPIU
The SPIU can provide office space as necessary. The SPIU will provide all ready and
available information as requested by the consultant. Further, the SPIU will provide all
necessary and reasonable support to the consultant to collect secondary data, such as issuing
authorization letters. The Consultant will be responsible for any translation of documents and
for processing of data. The SPIUs will designate an officer to act as the main liaison officer
and participate as possible in the study. The SPIU will ensure the timely flow of information
and documents from one consultant to other. The SPIU will also help in organizing the
formal presentations from all consultants engaged in project preparation. The SPIU will not
provide any other logistic support
Deliverables of the Project
The following are the expected deliverables of the ESIA studies.
a. Inception report which should include methodology for the conduct of EIA and
detailed work plan including time schedules.
b. Detailed strip plan incorporating additional data for ESIA along with necessary
photographs and video graphs as specified in the scope based on the basic strip plans
provided by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL).
c. Report on Environmental and Social Impact prior to consultation with stake holders.
d. The summary and details of the conducted / organised stake holders meetings and
preparation of Minutes of meeting (MOM), photographs and video graphs.
e. Reports and recorded discussions with individual public.
f. Identification of locations for disposal of excess excavated earth, debris, bituminous
road top, scrap etc. and a report with these details.
g. Submission of report consisting of Monitoring Plan and grievance redressal
mechanism as part of the ESIA report.
h. Preparation and submission of package wise draft ESIA report.
i. Submission of package wise final report.
j. Plan for implementation of Environment Management Plan(EMP), Resettlement
Action Plan(RAP)/Social Management Plan (SMP) and include in ESIA report
k. Package wise compliance report after completion of Underground Cabling Works.
l. The reports should include necessary institutional arrangements, construction
management plan to ensure environmental, safety, health, resettlement and
rehabilitation standards in the project area.
m. Guidelines for proper workmen camps for contractors.
n. Detailed mitigation measures for tree plantation.
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