Consultancy service for Feasibility Study & Detail Designs for Nine (9) Groundwater Investigation for Borehole Drilling of Bilcilbur,Dagahmadow,Goljano,Shabeley, Danot(two sites),Kohle, Mula & Daror project woredas — Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project, Phase Two (LLRP II)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA LOWLANDS LIVELIHOOD RESILIENCE PROJECT – PHASE II (LLRP-II) Credit No.: 7519-ET Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Hydrogeological and Geophysical Investigation for Groundwater Development at Nine (9) Drilling Locations in Bil’inbur, Goljano, Danot (two sites), Daror, Mula, Kohle, Dhagaxmadow and Shebeley Woredas, Somali Regional State Reference No .: ET-SOM-RPCU-570292-CS-QCBS The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) toward the cost of the Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project – Phase II (LLRP-II), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include hydrogeological and geophysical investigations to identify, assess and recommend technically feasible, sustainable, climate-resilient, environmentally sound and socially acceptable groundwater drilling sites for water supply and, where applicable, irrigation development at nine (9) drilling locations in eight (8) woredas of Somali Regional State, namely: Bil’inbur Woreda, Jarar Zone (Boholaley kebele); Goljano Woreda, Fafan Zone (Kebele 01); Danot Woreda, Dollo Zone (Tanole and Qorile kebeles – two sites); Daror Woreda, Jarar Zone (Rabaso kebele); Mula Woreda, Fafan Zone (Cididowga kebele); Kohle Woreda, Afdher Zone (Kebele 01); Dhagaxmadow Woreda, Jarar Zone (Tantomi kebele); and Shebeley Woreda, Fafan Zone (Baladka kebele). The actual locations and number of sites may be adjusted by the Client during implementation depending on field conditions and project priorities. The Services comprise: review of existing information and preparation of an Inception Report; reconnaissance survey and baseline assessment; stakeholder consultation with authorities, pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, women, youth and vulnerable groups; hydrogeological mapping; geophysical surveys (e.g. VES, ERT, electromagnetic, seismic refraction and magnetic methods) and their interpretation to recommend drilling locations and depths; assessment of groundwater potential, recharge, aquifer characteristics and safe yield; water sampling and laboratory analysis for drinking, livestock and irrigation suitability; environmental and social impact assessment in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), applicable ESSs and IFAD requirements, including preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs); groundwater development planning; establishment of a GIS database and maps; capacity building of Client staff; estimation of the drilling contract period; and preparation of preliminary engineering recommendations, draft bidding documents based on the World Bank Standard Procurement Documents (technical specifications, drawings and bills of quantities) and the Engineer’s cost estimate for the subsequent borehole drilling works. The implementation period is three (3) calendar months from the date of commencement, and the assignment is expected to start in December 2026. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below. Somali Regional State, Office of the President, Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP-II) Regional Project Coordination Unit 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 shortlisting criteria are: (a) Core business and years in business: the firm’s core business shall be in groundwater/hydrogeological investigation and water resources consultancy services. Provide the company profile, certificate of registration and number of years in business. (b) General experience: experience in consultancy services for water supply, irrigation and/or water resources development during the last ten (10) years. (c) Specific experience: experience in assignments of similar nature and complexity, i.e. hydrogeological and geophysical investigations for groundwater development, borehole siting, groundwater quality assessment and preparation of drilling recommendations, bills of quantities and bidding documents, preferably in arid, semi-arid or pastoral/agro-pastoral lowland areas of Ethiopia, and under projects financed by the World Bank or other international development partners, including application of environmental and social (ESF/safeguard) requirements. For each assignment, indicate the client, location, contract value, duration, scope of services and the firm’s role, supported by contract or completion certificates. (d) Technical and managerial capability of the firm: organizational structure, geophysical survey equipment (e.g. resistivity meters for VES/ERT), GPS and field logistics, hydrogeological and GIS software, access to accredited water quality laboratories, quality assurance systems, and capacity to mobilize multidisciplinary field teams, including Somali-speaking staff, to remote and geographically dispersed areas of Somali Region, and to manage field health, safety and security risks. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. local time, on working days. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, in hard copy) by 4, December, 2026 at 9:00 P.M. local time. Somali Regional State, Office of the President Lowlands Livelihood Resilience Project (LLRP-II) Somali Regional Project Coordination Unit (RPCU) Attn: Procurement Officer, Room No. 3 Jigjiga, Somali Region, Ethiopia Asphalt road leading to Jigjiga University, to the right/near the traffic light or behind the SRS Research Institute Tel: +251 915077890 E-mail: bashirhaji173@gmail.com