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Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

TERMS OF REFERENCE AND SCOPE OF SERVICS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Country: Commonwealth of Bahamas

Donor: Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Project Name: Building Blocks for Strengthening The Bahamas

Country Programme

Contract Title: Comprehensive Vulnerability and Needs Assessment

and Feasibility Study in The Bahamas

Contract #: Contract #110 /2020/GCF/ Bahamas /CCCCC

Type of Consultant Firm

Estimated value of the services US$108,000 (exclusive of travel expenses)

Estimated Start Date: February 2021

Contract Duration: 9 months

Deadline for Submission of

Proposals:

on or before 2:00pm (GMT-6), 18 January 2021

1. BACKGROUND

This Readiness and Preparatory Support Project entitled “Building Blocks for Strengthening The

Bahamas Country Programme” was developed in collaboration between the Government of the

Bahamas, through the Ministry of the Environment and Housing, which is the National Designated

Authority (NDA) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (the Centre ), whose mandate

is to coordinate the Caribbean Region’s response to climate change, is accredited to the GCF, and who

is serving as the Delivery Partner with responsibility for the implementation of this Project.

It follows three previously approved Readiness Projects for The Bahamas:

• The first, “NDA Strengthening and Country Programme” was aimed at strengthening the NDA

operations and procedures for engaging stakeholders including accredited entities and the GCF. It

also enabled the NDA to plan, access, mobilize and track GCF related activities in the country as well

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as develop country programme identifying strategic investment priorities for GCF funding through a

consultative process.

• The second, which is a strategic framework is being implemented by The United Nations Industrial

Development Organization (UNIDO) on behalf of The Climate Technology Centre and Network

(CTCN), is specifically geared towards the energy sector and will deliver a customized plan of

recommended practices and technologies to improve The Bahamas grid’s ability to accommodate

significantly more clean energy.

• The third focuses on the development and implementation of an MRV system, the accreditation of a

suitable national direct access entity and engage and mobilize the private sector to implement

transformative climate change projects.

Building on the first readiness project and considering the complementarity of the activities set out in the

second and third readiness projects, this readiness project aims to advance The Bahamas Country

Programme and to address some of the previously identified gaps. The Country Programme and associated

stakeholder consultations under the first readiness identified several gaps related to technical and

institutional capacity at the national level. These gaps and limitations can be summarized as follows:

(1) The Bahamas does not have a National Adaptation Plan, Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action

(NAMA) report, or climate change Technical Needs Assessment (TNA);

(2) The development of a pipeline of climate change adaptation and mitigation projects for the GCF is

at a very nascent stage in The Bahamas;

(3) The data required to build the climate rationale for many projects is not in formats accessible to the

public, especially the climatic data for the other islands besides Nassau; and

(4) While there is a desire to see climate action in The Bahamas, there is limited capacity within each

sector to develop GCF Projects.

The objectives of this consultancy, which is being implemented under this Green Climate Fund (GCF)’s

Readiness and Preparatory Support Project, are twofold:

i. Produce a Comprehensive Vulnerability and Needs Assessment Report. This assessment must

identify, evaluate and prioritize climate response options for building climate resilience systems

including critical tools for monitoring and responding to climate change and climate resilience

technologies and infrastructure.

ii. Produce a Feasibility Study Report of selected tools, climate resilience technologies and

infrastructure for developing a concept note related to climate resilience rebuilding efforts in The

Bahamas.

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The archipelago of The Bahamas is composed of 700 islands and over 200 cays, islets and rocks in the

western Atlantic Ocean, located at latitude 21° to 27° N and

longitude 72° to 79° W. The total land area is approximately

13,943 square kilometres (km2), from the northwest tip of Grand

Bahama Island to the southeast coast of Inagua Island (approx.

880 km). The total ocean area is approximately 260,000 km2. The

Bahamas Platform extends from the coast of Florida to the island

of Hispaniola (1,335 km)1.

The Bahamas’ physical and geographical characteristics make the country particularly vulnerable to climate

change. It is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) with 98% of its population living within 10ft (3m) of

sea level, with the core of its economic activities and infrastructure located on the coast. Strauss and Kulp

estimated in 2018 that 32% of land, 25% of the population, and 13% of Internet access points are at

elevations below 0.5m Mean High-tide Water mark and are thus at risk of chronic flooding within the

coming several decades2.

The Bahamas’ location in the Caribbean Sea also exposes the country to several hurricanes each year,

between June and November3. Under this configuration, the Bahamian population and assets are exposed

to the impacts of sea level rise, storm surges and flooding, which in turn can lead to coastal erosion and

damage to people/assets and the environment. As an example of the type of economic impact that climate

extremes can have in The Bahamas, the country lost 10% of its GDP (USD551million) due to two

hurricanes (Frances and Jeanne) in 2004 4 . The IDB has conducted a number of hurricane impact

assessments in cooperation with ECLAC that detail damages from Hurricanes Joaquin, Matthew and Irma5,

and are also currently developing a disaster risk profile for the country6.

As set out in The Bahamas’ SNC to the UNFCCC, 94% of the coastal urban area is vulnerable to inundations

from storm surges while this is the case for 71% of coastal wetlands. The Bahamas is also ranked the first

most vulnerable country out of the ten most at risk from storm surges in terms of coastal population, loss

of gross domestic product (GDP) and coastal urban areas7.

Figure 4 illustrates the coastal flooding hazard for a 100-year event under baseline conditions on the island

of New Providence. This map was taken from a hazard and risk study conducted for the IDB-funded

“Sustainable Nassau Action Plan”. The study includes a baseline risk assessment and vulnerability analysis

1 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.45 2 Strauss B., Kulp S. (2018). Sea-level rise threats in the Caribbean, p.8 3 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.7 4 Ibid, p.36 5 Hurricane Joaquin - https://www.iadb.org/Document.cfm?id=EZSHARE-2133156451-3 ; Hurricane Matthew - https://www.iadb.org/Document.cfm?id=EZSHARE-529067137-4 ; Hurricane Irma - https://www.iadb.org/Document.cfm?id=EZSHARE-1355853884-8 6 Participant feedback at CP workshop in November 2018. 7 Ibid, p.35

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of Nassau and New Providence Island (NPI), comprising a probabilistic risk assessment, impact analysis

and mapping of prioritized hydro-meteorological hazards. Further maps, including incorporating climate

change projections, are available from this study.

FIGURE 4 COASTAL FLOODING HAZARD MAP FOR A 100-YEAR EVENT UNDER

BASELINE CONDITIONS IN NEW PROVIDENCE. (Source: ENVIRONMENTAL

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ERM), 2016).8

Figure 5 presents the degree of coastal hazard (i.e. flooding, erosion) to Andros Island, with and without

the presence of habitats, namely coral reefs, mangroves, wetlands and seagrass. The ‘with habitat’ scenario

(Sustainable Prosperity), ‘blends human development and conservation goals by investing in critical

infrastructure and education to achieve a nature-based economy that can be sustained over time’. The

‘without habitat’ scenario is Business as Usual, representing ‘a future similar to the current situation with

little investment in new infrastructure, educational opportunities, or development’. Additional information

8 Environmental Resources Management. (June 2016). Hazard and risk study. Sustainable Nassau Action Plan. Final draft.

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on climate impacts on such habitats is provided under “Climate impacts on water resources, ecosystems

and biodiversity” in The Babamas’ Country Programme Report.

FIGURE 5 COASTAL HAZARDS AND THE ROLE OF HABITATS (LEFT MAP WITH HABITAT, RIGHT MAP WITHOUT

HABITAT), ANDROS ISLAND, FOR THE DISTRICTS OF: NORTH ANDROS (NA), CENTRAL ANDROS (CA), MANGROVE CAY (MC), AND SOUTH ANDROS (SA).

(Source: Natural Capital Project, 2017)9

As identified in the National Policy for the Adaptation to Climate Change, the Second National

Communication and recognized in the INDC10 11, The Bahamas has a number of vulnerable sectors namely

Agriculture (including livestock); coastal zones; disaster management; energy; finance and insurance;

fisheries; forestry; human health; human settlement; marine resources & terrestrial biodiversity; tourism;

transportation; and water resources.

The four (4) vulnerable sectors of focus for this consultancy are (i) Energy and Transportation, (ii) Coastal

& Marine Resources, (iii) Tourism and (iv) Forestry.

9 Natural Capital Project. (2017) BH-T1040: Ecosystem-based development for Andros Island, The Bahamas. 10 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p. 134 & p.142 11 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2015a), p4-5.

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(i) Energy and Transportation

The energy sector is exposed to direct climate impacts on generation, transport/transmission and

distribution systems. Additionally, coastal erosion impacts on power generating facilities, which

are usually located near coasts to facilitate inter-island fuel transportation, by affecting

maintenance and safe handling of fuel. Additionally, extreme events associated with climate

change, such as hurricanes and floods, also pose a serious threat to energy infrastructure12.

Electricity generation and the transportation sector are the two most significant sources of GHG

emissions in The Bahamas13. Carbon dioxide emissions on the energy sector amounted to 2.4 Mt

C02e in 2014 (Climate Watch Data, 201714).

Energy includes fuel combustion (e.g. electricity production, manufacturing industry and

transportation), halo-carbon use (e.g. refrigeration, air-conditioning) and solvents (e.g. paint,

propellant usage). Energy consumption is dominated by households, commerce and transport15.

The energy generation mix is split between diesel and heavy fuel oil (73.5%) and natural gas

(26.5%)16. The Bahamas is almost 100% dependent on imported oil17. The heavy reliance on

imports is detrimental to the country and a major shift from this current model is required for the

country to abide by international emission reduction policies.

The Bahamas National Energy Policy 2013 – 2033, that sets out six priority areas, includes the

development of renewable energy as one of these18. The target is to increase the percentage of

renewables in the energy mix to 30% by 2030. The renewable sources considered are bioenergy,

solar energy, wind power, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), wave energy as well as

applying waste-to-energy technologies19.

In 2015, the energy production was estimated at 1.807 billion kWh, while the energy consumption

was 1.681 billion kWh (CIA World Factbook, 2018). Only 0.2% of energy was produced from

renewable sources, according to the Word Factbook from CIA20. The current installed generating

capacity in 2015 was 577,000 kW (ibid).

The second greatest user of energy, in particular gasoline and diesel oil, and GHG emitter is the

transport sector. It is characterised in The Bahamas by the use not only of private vehicles and

public buses, but also and significantly by the use of boats, planes and helicopters, required for

inter-island travel 21 . Vehicular gasoline consumed locally increased by three-fold from

USD63.3million in 2002 to USD201.2million in 2008. Similar changes have occurred with jet fuel

and aviation gasoline22.

12 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.141-142 13 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.11 14 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Targets. The Bahamas. Climate Watch Data. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/countries/BHS. Accessed 20 February 2019. 15 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.81 16 Energy Transition Initiative – Islands. (2015). Country snapshot: The Bahamas, p.2 17 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2013a). The Bahamas National Energy Policy (2013 – 2033), p.5 18 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2013a), p.3 19 Ibid, p.21 20 Bahamas, the Energy Profile, 2018. Index Mundi. Last updated on January 20, 2018. Available at: https://www.indexmundi.com/the_bahamas/energy_profile.html. Accessed 20 February 2019. 21 Ibid, p.7 22 Ibid.

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The country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) submitted to the UNFCCC

introduces the proposed following measures with regard to reducing emissions in the transport

sector:

• Discouraging the importation of inefficient motor vehicles by linking the tax regime to

mileage per gallon and the engine capacity;

• Lowering import duties on hybrid and electric cars;

• Encouraging the development and implementation of: efficient traffic management;

carpooling; park and ride; use of clean fuels to minimise pollution; flexi-work hours and

tele-commuting; an efficient public/urban mass transit transport system; encouraging non-

motorised transport; and promoting vehicle and road maintenance programmes; and

• Supporting legislation and infrastructure for use of biofuels23.

Energy is hence the most emission-intensive sector in The Bahamas and limiting GHG emissions

will entail curbing current trends that point towards a 30%-increase by 2030 under a business as

usual scenario24.

(ii) Coastal and Marine Resources

Coastal and marine biodiversity are also at risk from climate change. As The Bahamas is

responsible for over 634,548 km2 of maritime space that hosts both living and non-living resources,

it must tackle climate-related challenges that affect the associated economic, social and cultural

benefits25. Coral bleaching, for instance, occurs as a result of changes in the temperature and

turbidity of water and solar radiation26 . This has negative consequences on tourism and the

fisheries sector, as well as decreasing coastal resilience to sea level rise and storm surges27.

According to a study conducted in 2005-2006, mean coral bleaching in The Bahamas reached

16.8% and by 2050, mean coral bleached is expected to be around 81.5 % in San Salvador Island

only28. Coral bleaching can in turn affect mangroves that depend on these ecosystems for shelter

from wave action29, and lead to mangrove retreating inland.

(iii) Tourism

Tourism is the pillar of the Bahamian economy, contributing 45% of GDP (USD 4,017million)

and 53% of total employment (102,500 jobs) in 201630. Extreme climatic events can have a big

23 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2015a), p.7 24 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2010c), p.1 25 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2015c). National Maritime Policy, p.iii 26 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.162 27 Caribsave. (2012a), p.3 28 Factor CO2, IH Cantabria. (2018). Implementation of a study on the economics of climate adaptation and ecosystem based services in San Salvador, p.53 29 Caribsave. (2012b), p.75 30 World Travel and Tourism Council. (2017). Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2017 Bahamas, p.4-5

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impact, for example on direct tourism assets (e.g. beaches, hotels) as well as basic infrastructure

on which the industry depends such as roads, airports and ports.

For example, although Hurricane Matthew made its landfall in The Bahamas on 5 and 6 October

2016, it was not until mid-November 2016 that the port at Freeport on Grand Bahama could re-

open, due to the incurred damages, hence impacting on cruise ships arrival31.

Incremental climate change, such as sea level rise and erosion, are also projected to take a heavy

toll on the sector, as they can for instance lead to the disappearance of beaches and potential

reduction in attractiveness of tourist sites.

Taking into consideration a wide range of impacts such as these, Economic Commission for Latin

America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has estimated that the total impacts of progressive climate

change between now and 2050 are between USD 17 and 19 billion, estimated discount rates

applied32. Climate change will also have spill-over impacts on other economic sectors which

underpin tourism.

(iv) Forestry

The Bahamas possesses substantial natural forest resources that comprise pine forests, coppice

hardwoods and mangrove forests. Approximately 80% of forest resources are found on state lands

(Crown land) and the remaining 20% on private lands33. In the north and north central Bahamas,

large areas of pine can be found, while mangroves occupy marine inter-tidal areas34.

Overall, the sector constitutes a carbon sink and has recorded removals of 4,159.61 gigagrams (Gg)

of CO2. Consequently, the protection of carbon sinks in the forestry sector is identified as a key

part of The Bahamas’ mitigation strategy35.

To protect carbon sinks, and reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation, The Bahamas’

Forestry Act was amended in 2014 to allow for the establishment of a permanent forest estate.

Under this amendment, 20% of the land cover is designated into one of the following three

categories - forest reserves, protected forests and conservation forests - and will be subject to a

management plan providing suitable management and environmental conservation. The

establishment of the national forest estate aims to:

• deliver global environmental benefits along with domestic livelihood support and human

development;

• safeguard future land degradation on the Pine Islands through the improvement of the

provision of forest ecosystem goods and services;

• reduce GHG emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and increase carbon

sequestration. Results of a mangrove ecosystem study on one Pine Island (Andros)

indicate, for example, that approximately 5,661,077tCO2eq may be removed from the

atmosphere through the proper management of the ecosystem;

31 Aon. (2017). Hurricane Matthew Event Recap Report, p.15 32 ECLAC. 2011. An assessment of the economic impact of climate change on the tourism sector in The Bahamas. p47. 33 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.10 34 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.86 35 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2014a), p.86

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• improve the functionality of The Bahamas’ mangrove ecosystems and increase their carbon

sink ability; and

• reduce the vulnerability of forest ecosystems to climate change and other human-induced

impacts36.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The consultancy is aimed at delivering Outcome 2, which is associated with Activities 2.3.1, 2.5.1 and 2.6.1

of the Readiness Project, titled “Building Blocks for Strengthening The Bahamas Country Programme”. In

carrying out this assignment, the consultant is required to employ a collaborative approach and close

engagement with National Authorities, Stakeholders and their focal points on climate change in ensuring

that the deliverables are consistent with National Standards, National Protocols and are consistent with

their respective requirements and needs.

The Consultant will:

1. Participate in an inception meeting with the Centre and the Ministry of Environment and

Housing (MoEH) and produce an Inception Report and workplan that includes the

methodology and timeline for the execution of the consultancy, any preliminary results,

and minutes of the inception meeting.

2. Review relevant national documents and reports for context of the vulnerabilities due to

the impacts of climate change on the identified sectors or propose other vulnerable sectors,

where appropriate.

3. Conduct at least ten (10) stakeholder consultations with key stakeholders from

communities surrounding protected areas, The Family islands of Eleuthera, Grand Bahama

and Abaco, Marine and Coastal Communities, Ministries of Health, Environment and

Energy, Forestry Unit, among other stakeholders. These consultations are aimed at

identifying vulnerabilities and deriving actions for the development of project concepts for

selected sectors.

4. Conduct a comprehensive vulnerability and needs assessment for the selected sectors to

identify, evaluate and prioritize climate response options for building climate resilience

systems including critical tools for monitoring and responding to climate change and

climate resilience technologies and infrastructure to inform the rebuilding efforts. The

assessment must consider by sector:

• The Climate Change induce risks and vulnerabilities including consideration for

the interaction between extreme climatic events and vulnerable social, economic

and environmental conditions.

• The adaptation needs of the sector considering the projected climate change

hazards and vulnerability.

• The main barriers (social, gender, fiscal, regulatory, technological, financial,

ecological, institutional, etc., as relevant) that need to be addressed to implement

36 The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. (2015a), p.7-8

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adaptation activities that address the climate change impact including polices,

legislations and capacity.

• The three components of climate change vulnerability: exposure sensitivity and

adaptive capacity. This include:

o Current vulnerability

▪ Assessing the profile of the sectors of interest

▪ Assessing the observed climate (exposure)

▪ Assessing the impacts of climate stimuli on the sectors of interest

(sensitivity)

▪ Assessing the responses to climate variability and extremes

(adaptive capacity)

o Future vulnerability

▪ Assessing the future climate (future exposure) ▪ Assessing the future impacts on the sectors of interest (sensitivity) ▪ Assessing future socio-economic scenarios (adaptive capacity)

5. Produce a vulnerability and needs assessment report based on the above assessment and

presenting by sector the appropriate and prioritized climate response options including

critical tools for monitoring and responding to climate change and climate resilience

technologies and infrastructure and a summary of the extent of multi-stakeholder

consultations undertaken.

6. Deliver 2-one-day workshop to obtain stakeholders’ feedback and validate vulnerability

and needs assessment report findings.

7. Based on findings in the vulnerability and needs assessment report, conduct a feasibility

study of selected tools, climate resilience technologies and infrastructure, analysing the

cost and benefits of the selected options and the extent to which how each intervention will

address the climate change impacts facing the country. Further, the feasibility analysis

should document:

▪ How the interventions are aligned with national polices, plans and strategies

▪ The effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability (financial, institutional, social,

gender equality, environmental) of each intervention.

▪ Economic, environmental and social co-benefits,

▪ Information relevant for the development of GCF concept note(s) related to climate

resilience building in The Bahamas including indicative cost/budget for the

implementation of each intervention.

8. Manage and oversee the day-to-day activities inclusive of these duties

9. Capture lessons learnt during project implementation – lessons learned log could be used

in this regard.

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3. LOGISTICAL SUPPORT

The CCCCC and the NDA will provide the following inputs and facilities:

• Background documents and information relevant to the assignment that are readily available

and readily accessible.

• Issue the relevant Introductory Letters and facilitate contact with the relevant stakeholders, as

necessary.

• Organize conference call meetings with the consultant to address any questions or concerns

and to receive updates about progress made on the data management system.

• Provide necessary timely logistical support for the successful completion of the activities

detailed in these Terms of Reference

4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ASSIGNMENT

a. Duration of Contract: This assignment is expected to be completed over a 9-month period from

contract effective date.

b. Location: The consultant’s assigned experts are expected to work from their own office space

except for stakeholder consultations and workshops, which are to be held in The Bahamas. If

consultant is located outside of The Bahamas, the team will be required to travel to conduct

the consultations and facilitate workshops.37

c. Start date: The proposed commencement date is February 2021.

5. MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT AND REPORTING

The consultancy is being commissioned by the Centre. The Consultant will report to the Head, Programme

Development and Management Unit, CCCCC or his designated representative for contractual and

administrative purposes and will also work in close coordination and collaboration with the NDA’s Office.

The Head, PDMU will coordinate internally among the respective Project Managers to provide additional

technical advice and oversight for this consultancy.

All draft documents are to be submitted electronically, in both their original software formats as well as

PDF documents, to the Centre by the indicative deadline. The Centre will provide written consolidated

comments within 10 working days of receiving these draft documents.

37 Depending on travel restrictions at the time of implementation, alternative methods for achieving the deliverable of the forum and training will be decided.

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6. DELIVERABLES

The main deliverables of this consultancy shall include:

1. An Inception Report and detailed workplan to be submitted within one (1) week of

contract effective date that includes the methodology and timeline for the execution of the

consultancy, any preliminary results, and minutes of the inception meeting.

2. Summary Report of key findings from desk study review of existing documents on

climate change vulnerabilities in the identified sectors.

3. Deliver at least ten 1-day Stakeholder Consultation Workshops to key stakeholders,

communities and ministries and Report on outcome of the consultations conducted with

participants list disaggregated by gender.

4. Produce a Vulnerability and Needs Assessment Report which identifies, evaluate and

prioritize climate response options for building climate resilience systems including

critical tools for monitoring and responding to climate change and climate resilience

technologies and infrastructure and a summary of the extent of multi-stakeholder

consultations undertaken.

5. Deliver two 1-day Stakeholder Workshops to obtain stakeholders’ feedback and validate

vulnerability and needs assessment report findings and workshop report.

6. Produce a Feasibility Study Report of selected tools, climate resilience technologies and

infrastructure with a cost-benefit analysis of the selected options and their utility in

addressing The Bahamas' climate change impacts for the respective sectors.

7. Final Synthesis Report of the work undertaken in this consultancy which should include

but not limited to an executive summary, methodology, findings and conclusions,

recommendations, and lessons-learnt.

7. QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY EXPERTISE

The consulting firm must demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience and expertise in the sectors of focus for this

assignment.

• Executed at least 3 projects related to vulnerability and needs assessment and feasibility study

within the last 10 years.

• At least 5 years’ experience in the mass communications field with a track record of

implementing communication actions in the Caribbean Region.

• Experience working with a cross-section of stakeholders in the community, non-governmental and

public sector in CARICOM Region.

Bids from International Firms must include a balanced group of experts (national and

international) as part of their team for their submissions to be responsive.

It is the consultant’s responsibility to ensure that their team has an appropriate mix of key and non-key

experts required to satisfy the full requirements of the Terms of Reference (TOR).

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Therefore as a guide only, it is considered that the consulting team should include the following key

experts from which a Team Leader (the candidate must have performed the function of team leader on at

least two similar projects within the past five (5) years)) shall be selected and proposed:

Expert 1 – Climate Change Adaptation Specialist:

➢ Master’s degree in Climate Science, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management,

Environmental Science or a related field or discipline.

➢ A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience and proven track record in the

conducting vulnerability and needs assessment.

➢ Demonstrated experience in identifying climate change response solutions and climate

resilience tools in the region.

Expert 2 – Climate Change Feasibility Specialist:

➢ Master’s degree in Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field or discipline.

➢ At least 5 years proven experience and track record in conducting cost-benefit analysis

in the Caribbean Region.

➢ minimum of 5 years relevant working experience and proven track record in the conducting

feasibility studies in the Caribbean Region.

Expert 3 – Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development or

related field or discipline.

• Knowledge about natural resources management, Climate Change impacts and resilience

building, preferably in the Caribbean Region.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience and proven track record in generating

and sustaining ongoing consultations and meaningful participatory processes with a wide

cross section of stakeholders with due consideration to gender-inclusiveness.

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in building strong relationships with

stakeholders, focuses on impact and result for the stakeholders and responds positively to

feedback

8. LANGUAGE

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

9. APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE

In order to be responsive to the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP), Interested firms are

required to submit the documents listed in the RFP, Instruction to Consultants, 3.4 and 3.6 (page 24) on or

before the deadline for submission.

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The Centre’s electronic-procurement system shall be used to manage the Submission, withdrawal,

substitution, or modification of Bids.

Bidders must first register by creating a Username, profile and password before accessing the bid

submission form at the URL: www.caribbeanclimate.bz/bid-submission.

1. Prior to Bid Submission, Bidders will be required to complete the bid submission form

with fields that include:

i. Name of Bidder (Company):

ii. Contract Reference:

iii. Contract Title:

iv. Name and Email address of uploader

2. Bidders can upload up to 2 files maximum in one submission with maximum file size of

60 MB per file. The following types of files are currently allowed: JPEG, PNG, JPG,

GIF, PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, EXCEL and ZIP.

3. An automatic receipt time stamped email will be sent to the uploader’s email account as

a receipt and proof of submission.

4. Each submission will be given a confirmation number.

Submissions of Bids.

1. Bids must be uploaded as two (2) PDF files (Technical Proposal and Financial

Proposal) to http://www.caribbeanclimate.bz/bid-submission/.

2. The subject matter of the submission must read: Comprehensive Vulnerability and

Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study in The Bahamas

DEADLINE for submission of Proposals: on or before 2:00pm (GMT-6) 18 January 2021

10. EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Responsive candidates will be evaluated as per the evaluation grid below:

# Description Points

The Consulting Firm must demonstrate the following:

A Proposed Methodology and Work Plan 5

Consulting Firm Qualifications

B A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience and expertise in the

sectors of focus for this assignment

10

Executed at least 3 projects related to vulnerability and needs assessment and

feasibility study within the last 10 years

10

At least 5 years’ experience in the mass communications field with a track

record of implementing communication actions in the Caribbean Region

5

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# Description Points

Experience working with a cross-section of stakeholders in the community,

non-governmental and public sector in CARICOM Region

5

C Key Experts

Expert #1: Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

Master’s degree in climate science, Physical Science, Natural Resource

Management, Environmental Science or a related field or discipline.

5

A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience and proven track record in

the conducting vulnerability and needs assessment

10

Demonstrated experience in identifying climate change response solutions and

climate resilience tools in the region.

10

Expert #2: Climate Change Feasibility Specialist

Master’s degree in Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field or

discipline

5

At least 5 years proven experience and track record in conducting cost-benefit

analysis in the Caribbean Region

10

A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience and proven track record in

the conducting feasibility studies in the Caribbean Region

10

Expert #3: Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Science,

Sustainable Development or related field or discipline

5

Knowledge about natural resources management, Climate Change impacts and

resilience building, preferably in the Caribbean Region

3

A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience and proven track record

in generating and sustaining ongoing consultations and meaningful

participatory processes with a wide cross section of stakeholders with due

consideration to gender-inclusiveness

4

A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in building strong relationships

with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result for the stakeholders and

responds positively to feedback

3

TOTAL 100%

Minimum Technical Score of 75.