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Terms of Reference (TOR)
Feasibility Study on the Implementation of Paper Bags in Place of Plastic Bags within Two Villages Bakeries in Bethlehem Governorate
This call for consultation services comes in the cadre of Global Environment Facility Grant (GEF) for our pilot project entitled” “Pilot project for Eco-Friendly bags in Bethlehem Governorate (Hindaza and Dar Salah Communities)” which is implemented by EcoPalestine Society
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About EcoPalestine
EcoPalestine is a locally registered NGO operating under the Ministry of Interior, a unique organization that brings Palestinian different sectors together to protect the environmental heritage in Palestine. EcoPalestine programs and activities focus on solving water, wastewater, energy, agricultural, solid waste, and other environmental problems in West Bank and Gaza by enhancing national and international cooperation and promoting environmental awareness through engaging all sectors of Palestinian society; decision-makers, youth, and women to cooperate and protect our natural resources. By doing this, EcoPalestine seeks to help make our communities better and more sustainable, ensuring a brighter future for everyone.
About Global Environment Facility (GEF) grants program
GEF Small Grants Program is a corporate program of the Global Environment Facility. It offers financial and technical support to local civil society and community-based organizations to develop and implement innovative local actions that address global environmental issues, while also improving livelihoods and reducing poverty.
The main objective of this project is to contribute and improve environmental sustainability and the quality of life in the marginalized villages of Dar Salah and Hindaza in the Bethlehem governorate. Focusing on reducing the use of plastic bags in bakeries in these two villages. To achieve this, the project will conduct a feasibility study, raise awareness among stakeholders, pilot the use of paper bags by providing paper bags to bakeries, and organize cleaning campaigns with students.
Project expected outcomes.
The Consultant is required to support EcoPalestine with developing a Feasibility Study providing recommendations on various technical, administrative, and financial issues that are necessary to ensure the sustainability of the project and longevity of the pilot intervention for the 10 bakeries immediately and on the longer-term expanding to expand the project to eliminating plastic bags in grocery stores in the two communities. This shall include, but is not limited to the types and sources of
the alternatives to the plastic bags, considering durability, etc.; a cost-benefit analysis, which takes into account the feasibility for the bakeries and shops, and which shall disseminate results to the Village
Councils with providing concrete recommendations on a system of incentives (such as tax exemptions) and penalties to be formalized by council resolutions.
Moreover, the results of the feasibility study will be the basis for the Policy Paper which will be discussed with the Ministry of Health, the Environment Quality Authority, the Union of Chambers of Commerce, to promote resolutions for incentives and the banning of plastic bags in bakeries.
The Assignment Consists of two main stages:
Stage 1: Assessing the current usage and disposal of plastic bags and collecting data.
Stage 2: Conducting a feasibility study of using paper bags in the bakeries based on the previous stage.
Other tasks:
Notes:
EcoPalestine has the right to ask for clarifications and amendments until having all required information for decision making.
All reports produced by the consultant are subjected to approval for satisfactory performance.
This contract is task-based, and payments will be arranged in two Installments with 15% advance payment upon signature of the contract and in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the contract with the winning consultant.
Excellent knowledge of both written Arabic and English language.
The documents must be submitted in English.
The consultant is expected to be part of the project team and shall have at least the below Experience and Qualifications:
The received offers will be evaluated technically and financially based on the completeness and compliance of the proposal and responsiveness with the requirements of the RFQ.
Documents and requirements for evaluation (to be included in the offer):
Technical qualification validations documents (CV, Certificates, ID Copy, …etc.) Highlight previous experience in the same role and determine the best sections to cover.
Technical proposal which includes:
TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL PROPOSALS for this individual consultancy service are to be sent on or before February 29th, 2024, by 15:00 PM to the following email address to: [email protected]