NEIA Business Opportunities

Methods for Measurments of Organic Carbon

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has a requirement to have a contractor provide an evaluation of various artifact correction methods that can be used in quantitative measurement organic carbon (OC).

Improved understanding of the validity of artifact correction methods OC measurement techniques will allow EPA, State and Local air pollution control agencies to more accurately identify and quantify the contribution of OC to PM2.5, amount of OC due to urban excess, regional-scale secondary air pollution PM concentrations at Speciation Trends Network (STN) and Interagency Monitoring of Protected Visual Environments (IMPROVE) network sites.

The award of a fixed price contract will be for 9 months. NAICS Code 541710 applies with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is expected to be issued approximately fifteen days after the date of this notice is posted. Quotes will be due approximately 15 calendar days after issuance of the RFQ. This quote will be awarded as a result of Full and Open Competition. The RFQ and amendments will be available via the Internet (http://www.epa.gov/oam/rtp_cmd.)

It will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the solicitation is posted for any amendments. Telephone and fax request will not be honored. All responsible sources may submit a RFQ which shall be considered by the Agency.

Source: US Federal Biz Ops . Reference: # RFQ-RT-05-00067. Deadline: January 28, 2005

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Environmental Consulting Services

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is requesting Abbreviated Proposals from environmental consulting firms to qualify for placement on an Environmental Source List. The work will be performed in British Columbia and commissions will be for a maximum value of $50,000.

DCC is looking for a maximum of three firms to add to their their source list for contracts that will be for 2 year contracts in length. The services may include, but are not limited to, the following: air and water quality studies, environmental assessment, and hazardous materials surveys.

Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their Abbreviated Proposal on the forms that are available from MERX by calling 1-800-964-6379.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105238. Deadline: December 7, 2004
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Ecological Gifts Appraisal Panel Chair

Environment Canada is seeking to contract a professional to act as the Chair of the Appraisal Review Panel for the Ecological Gifts Program.

The Appraisal Review Panel is charged with making recommendations to the Minister of the Environment on the fair market value of ecological gifts made under the Income Tax Act.

The successful individual contracted to be the Chair of the Appraisal Review Panel will fulfill the best combination of the following experience, knowledge and abilities:

Membership in the Appraisal Institute of Canada with AACI accreditation. Appraisal experience in most provinces and territories in Canada. At least 15 years experience in the appraisal of properties in Canada. Experience in the valuation of urban and rural real estate, including environmentally sensitive land (i.e., conservation lands, wetlands, estuaries, forest lands, national parks etc). Experience in the valuation of right-of-way claims, partial takings, and conservation easements/covenants. Experience in valuation day, expropriation and real estate development appraisals,as well as market feasibility studies. Experience in reviewing appraisals as per the standards of the AIC, preferably on environmentally sensitive properties subject to conservation easements/covenants. Experience reviewing appraisals for the Ecological Gifts Program. Familiarity with the requirements, standards, and operation of the Ecological Gifts Program’s Appraisal Review Panel. Experience as an appraisal expert in a federal court, provincial court or expropriation tribunal. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A senior appraisal specialist with regional or national peer recognition. Familiarity with Microsoft e-mail and Word applications. Experience in teaching appraisers and leading peer review of other professional’s work.

The contract is for a maximum of $434,500 and would start upon signature of the contract and end on March 31, 2008.
Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105189. Deadline: December 21, 2004
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Fine Particulate & Ozone Characterization

Environment Canada has a requirement for consulting and professional services.
The contractor is required to characterise ambient levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) and ozone according to airflow transport direction and to select representative synoptic weather systems events for consideration for future air quality modelling.

The value of this contract is approximately $45000 and is to be completed by June 30, 2005.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105138.Deadline: December 2, 2004
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National Pollutant Release Inventory Facilitation

Environment Canada is seeking a contractor to provide support and facilitation services for two meetings (two days each) for the 2005 National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) multi-stakeholder consultation process, scheduled for January and June, 2005.

The contractor will be responsible for various tasks associated with coordinating and facilitating the meetings including identification of key stakeholders, briefing the working group, arranging the meeting room, taking the minutes, etc. The contractor must demonstrate an ability to perform work in both English and French. Environment Canada has established funding for this project at a maximum amount of $77 000 excluding GST and covering the period from date of award to July 31, 2005.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105131.
Deadline: December 2, 2004
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Environmental Microbiology and Chemistry Services

Public Works and Government Services Canada is in need of environmental analysis services on an as and when needed basis. The services are related to research of water and solid matter microbiology, water physical chemistry and solid matter physical chemistry.

The services must be carried out in response to the needs of the Department of National Defence (DND), 3 Wing Bagotville, Alouette, Quebec.

Responsibilities:
a) It is the DND personnel's responsibility to gather the samples.
b) The contractor must:

provide the manpower, supervision, materials and equipment required to carry out the analyses;

provide sample containers for both liquid and solid samples, forms (labels and analysis requests) and refrigerated containers (portable coolers);

prepare and clean containers;

provide safe round trip transportation (adequate protective packing) of samples;

provide hard copy and electronic, "Microsoft Excel", analysis reports.

It is estimated that only one offer, with a total value of $60,000 per year, may result from the present request for standing offers. The contract will be for one year with two one-year options.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # PW-$BAA-106-7498. Deadline: November 30, 2004
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Sludge Collection Equipment Pre-Selection

The City of Ottawa is seeking proposals for pre-selecting the supply of sludge collection equipment for installation in the settling tanks at the Britannia and Lemieux Island Water Purification Plants. The proposed period of contract is from January 2005 to October 2007.

Proponents are asked to attend a mandatory site meeting, which will be held on Monday 22 November 2004 at 10:30 AM, starting at Britannia Water Purification plant located at 2731 Cassels Street, Ottawa Ont.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105167. Deadline: December 13, 2004
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Management & Supply Remediation Projects

Public Works and Government Services Canada, Environmental Services section, Pacific Region, has a requirement for Remediation Contractors to assist in the supervision, management and completion of various environmental remediation projects, it carries out on behalf of itself and other government departments.

The tasks include, at a minimum:

Development of scope of work and associated costs;
Development of contract specifications for remediation projects;
Supply appropriate equipment with operators;
Project supervision (e.g. excavators, water treatment systems, etc.)
Implementation, management and completion of remediation projects; and
Project reporting.

The annual estimated use for all Standing Offers is $3M and is for a period of 3 years. The Contractor will be requested to conduct a wide range of duties ranging from advise on selected remediation projects to develop specifications, supply equipment for underground storage tank removals, supply and installation of aboveground storage tank fuelling systems, provide mobile water treatment systems to soil excavation and bioremediation and/or disposal.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # PW-$XSB-015-3677. Deadline: November 24, 2004
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Environmental Risk Assessment - Municipal Wastewater

In November 2003, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) agreed to engage in the development of a Canada-wide Strategy for Municipal Wastewater Effluent (MWWE). The 14 federal, provincial and territorial member jurisdictions are proposing to develop a Canada-wide Strategy for the management of MWWE where the outcome of the process will be an effective, efficient and harmonized management approach for MWWE.

As part of the harmonization process, the Canada-wide Strategy will examine all requirements for MWWE at the municipal, provincial, territorial, and federal levels, and recommend a one-window approach for management. A Development Committee (DC) has been established under CCME to develop a Strategy for the management of MWWE.

The goal of the project is to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of the current approaches to environmental risk assessment with respect to MWWE discharges. The successful contractor will undertake a broad, inter-jurisdictional review and analysis of the current approaches in Canada to assessing environmental risk with respect to MWWE discharges and to note commonalities and differences. The contractor will also undertake a review of current approaches used in countries with demonstrated success using an environmental risk management model approach, including the United States, Northern Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

The contractor will review and analyze environmental risk assessment approaches currently used in Canadian jurisdictions and in other countries to develop effluent discharge objectives, and prepare a report of the findings. The contractor will start work by Friday December 10, 2004, will submit a draft of the final report by February 28, 2005 and must submit the final report by March 31, 2005.

The contractor will meet with the Project Authority at the start of the project to review and understand the objectives and work methodology. The contractor will report on work status (by e-mail or conference call) every two weeks starting the first day of the contract.

Source: Can Council Ministers of the Environment . Reference: # Project # 350-2005. Deadline: November 30, 2004.

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Capacity Building Agri-environmental policy - Latin America

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) strategy for agricultural activities with developing countries has identified the provision of capacity building assistance as a priority for action. This strategy outlines activities for collaborating with developing countries to build capacity in key areas including: trade; food safety and food quality; environmentally sustainable production; agricultural policy development; business risk management; and, science and technical exchange.

AAFC has enterred into a multi-year funding arrangement with CIDA, under its Strategic Policy Fund for Agriculture, to conduct “International Capacity Building Activities” for the purpose of “sharing Canadian expertise with developing countries in need to help them address issues in agriculture as these relate to their development and poverty reduction needs”.The main objective of these activities is to develop three capacity building modules in areas such as environmental sustainability, food security, rural development poverty reduction, food safety, competitiveness and market expansion.

This project, which is part of the AAFC “International Capacity Building Activities”, is the second year of work under a 5-year initiative, “Capacity Building for Agri-Environmental Policy in Latin America”. Project 1, Initiative Planning and Design, was completed in fiscal year 2003-2004. In most Latin American countries, to the best of our knowledge, policies relative to environmentally sustainable agriculture are limited or non-existent. Therefore, the primary focus of the initiative is capacity building for agri-environmental policy development and analysis in these countries.

The project will establish a management structure and partnerships for the initiative; design a capacity-building tool for agri-environmental policy; and design a pilot project for application of the tool in Latin America. These activities are expected to require at least 14 contiguous days of travel, primarily in Central America, involving 2 members of the Consulting Team and costing approximately $ 5,000 per person, which is to be included in the value of any resulting contract.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105145. Deadline: December 21, 2004
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Crossborder Emissions Trading Program

Environment Canada has a requirement for consulting and professional services. Environment Canada wishes to increase its understanding and knowledge of electronic data reporting systems as described in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 75 and how such a system could be integrated into Canadian reporting of environmental and emissions information.

When mandated emission caps are set for an industry sector, cap and trade emissions trading is a tool that can be used to reduce the costs to a group of emitters while still meeting the cap. Environment Canada is currently investigating the feasibility of a Canada-US NOx and SO2 cap and trade emissions trading program.

A key element of a cap and trade emissions trading system is the system for monitoring, tracking and reporting of emissions. For existing US cap and trade programs, 40 CFR part 75 specifies the mandatory monitoring, tracking and reporting requirements.

Environment Canada has done work on the status of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMs) in Canada and has compared the Canadian emissions monitoring guidelines (PG-7) for thermal generating plants to the US monitoring regulatory requirements for trading in the US. Environment Canada is working with stakeholders to revise and update the Canadian emissions monitoring guidelines.

The study will consider but not necessarily be limited to the following aspects;

A description of the architectural and system requirements necessary to support a potential SO2 / NOx cross-border cap and trade emissions trading information system for the purposes of reporting data electronically and ensuring compliance.
A description of the current EDRS used for the US cap and trade programs as specified in 40 CFR Part 75, including software, hardware requirements and IT infrastructure requirements.
An analysis of the Canadian information management needs of a potential SO2 / NOx Canada-U.S. cross-border cap and trade emissions trading program including any technical elements.
Identification of changes that would need to be made to Canadian infrastructure from a technical, industrial and regulatory perspective.
Identification of elements in the current US system that may not be necessary in a Canadian EDRS system (i.e. elements that may need to be customized to Canadian conditions / situation)

See the full solicitation for more details on project requirements, including travel.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 104916. Deadline: November 24, 2004
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Documentation - Environmental Protection Issues

Environment Canada has a requirement for professional services to assist in the analysis of issues and preparation of documentation to support in formulating the advice in regards to a review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999).

Deliverables for this contract will include a workplan, research and analysis, consultation paper, position paper, summary paper and liaison. Environment Canada has established funding for this project at a maximum amount of $82,000.
Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105073. Deadline: November 30, 2004
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Biotechnology, Sustainable Development Panel Leader

The Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC), is seeking a key individual to lead the Expert Panel on Biotechnology, Sustainable Development and Canada’s Future Economy.

The idea of an Expert Panel has been established to examine the role of biotechnology in Canada’s future economy and how it might be shaped by the emerging national framework for sustainable development. This Panel will draw upon expertise from economics, social sciences, sustainable development and various biotechnology interests. The Panel Leader will face a complex task of building an interdisciplinary approach to the work of the Panel, and to work towards agreement on key issues to flag for attention of policy-makers.

The key tasks to be performed by the Leader include identification of potential candidates for Panel Members, preparation of interview questionnaire for selection of panel members, and assistance in selection, team-building and facilitation of each Member’s work over the life of the Panel.

The estimated value of the contract is between $100 000 and $250 000.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105052. Deadline: December 15, 2004
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Remediation Projects Supervision

Public Works and Government Services Canada is seeking a contractor to assist in the supervision, management and completion of various environmental remediation projects.

The contracted services will include: Development of scope of work and associated costs:

Development of contract specifications for remediation projects;
Supply appropriate equipment with operators
Project supervision (e.g. excavators, water treatment systems,etc.)
Implementation, management and completion of remediation projects;
Project reporting

The length of the contract is expected to be 3 years and be valued at approximately $3 million. There is a parallel RFP for related work which is set aside for Aboriginal Businesses (PW-$XSB-015-3678).

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # PW-$XSB-015-3677. Deadline: November 24, 2004

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Remediation Projects Supervision - Set Aside

Public Works and Government Services Canada is seeking a contractor to assist in the supervision, management and completion of various environmental remediation projects in the Pacific Region.

In order to be considered for this contract, firms must certify that they qualify as an Aboriginal business as defined in the Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB) guidelines and that they will comply with all requirements of the SPAB.

The contracted services will include: Development of scope of work and associated costs:

Development of scope of work and associated costs;
Development of contract specifications for remediation projects;
Supply appropriate equipment with operators
Project supervision (e.g. excavators, water treatment systems, etc.);
Implementation, management and completion of remediation projects;
Project reporting

The length of the contract is expected to be 3 years.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # PW-$XSB-015-3678. Deadline: November 24, 2004
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Disposal of grit and screenings

The City of Ottawa generates, at the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC), an average 1,750 tonnes of grit and screenings per year. The production of grit and screenings is relatively constant at a rate of 4.8 tonnes per day. Surges in production are seen during high flows associated with major rain events, snow melts and maintenance work to unit processes done at the wastewater treatment plant with grit production peaks of 51 tonnes per day.

The period of the contract for the hauling and disposal of grit and screening from ROPEC will be from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2006 with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 105049. Deadline: November 25, 2004
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Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste and Recyclable materials

Le Conseil des écoles catholiques de langue française du Centre-Est (CECLFCE), le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO), the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board (OCCSB) and the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)(the “Purchaser”), hereby INVITE qualified [having complied with the specific requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents], vendors and suppliers to submit Proposals for supplying all or any of the goods and services specified in the Request for Proposal Terms and Conditions.

Respondents are required to fully investigate and acquaint themselves with the Work Site, the Work, and the Contract Documents; fully inform themselves of all conditions, limitations and requirements involved in the Work; and, obtain all information that may be necessary to perform the Work prior to submitting a Proposal.

The Purchaser, in consultation with the Successful Respondent(s), reserves the right to determine if, how, when and where any element of the waste stream will be added to or deleted from the materials collected and processed as end markets change or emerge. Any such addition or deletion in the number of individual material sorts required shall not affect any unit price as set out in this Contract. The Purchaser will not require the Successful Respondent(s) to sort, process and market more than eight (8) individual end market streams at any one time.

As a minimum, the Successful respondent should have markets for the collection and processing the following materials: mixed fibres, OCC, aluminum and tin cans, glass containers and plastics (No. 1 and No. 2). See the RFP for further details and conditions.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Deadline: November 22, 2004
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Renewable Energy Generation - Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), through the new renewable generation program, is seeking to bring an additional 60 megawatts of power to Nova Scotia’s electrical system from renewable sources. This Request for Proposal for renewable energy is for developments of greater than 2 MW only. A total of 100 GWh of energy is sought with this call.

All installations must interconnect with NSPI’s transmission system but can be generated from a variety of renewable sources including wind, solar, biomass, etc. Benefits from emission reductions will accrue to NSPI.

Contracts will be awarded to those who provide the greatest value for NSPI at the lowest cost. The schedule for this RFP is as follows: RFP Issued October 29, 2004 Notice of Intent to Respond due November 12, 2004 PPA comments due November 12, 2004 Revised PPA Draft issued November 19, 2004 Deadline for Questions November 30, 2004 Deadline for Proposals January 22, 2005 Outcome Announced March 1, 2005 PPAs executed (or before) May 1, 2005

Inquiries must be submitted by email to: RenewableSolicitation2004@nspower.ca.

Responses to questions will be posted to the RFP website: http://www.nspower.ca/RenewablesRFP/ (This site is the primary source of information for this RFP)

Source: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated . Reference: # RFP# 27826. Deadline: January 22, 2005

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Remediation Design and Project Management

Public Works and Government Services Canada, Environmental (PWGSC)Services section, Pacific Region, has a requirement for Environmental Consulting services in support of remediation design and project management of various environmental remediation programs, it carries out on behalf of itself and other government departments. PWGSC will require the Consultant to undertake or supervise environmental remediation projects. The tasks include, at a minimum:

Development of scopes of work;

Comprehensive understanding of environmental quality guidelines and criteria;

Data gap analyses including completing treatability studies;

Development of remedial action plans/risk management plans;

Development of contract specifications for remediation projects;

Project supervision;

Implementation and completion of remediation projects;

Project reporting; and

Development and implementation of post-remediation monitoring programs to support risk management of residual contamination.

The term of the contract is 3 years and is estimated to be valued at $1.5 million per year.
Source: MERX . Reference: # PW-$XSB-015-3661. Deadline: December 8, 2004.

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Hazardous Waste Disposal - Western Canada

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is seeking a contractor on an "as and when needed" basis to support hazardous waste disposal services for various Federal Government Departments and Agencies in the Provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta.

The scope of work includes providing all labour, material, equipment, tools and supervision necessary for the identification, labeling, packaging, preparation of profile documentation sheets, loading, transportation and disposal/destruction of user generated hazardous waste products.

The contract will run from the time of award to Dec 31, 2005 with the option to renew for an additional 12 months.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # PW-$REG-145-2184. Deadline: December 8, 2004

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Environmental consulting - Canada Post

Canada Post Corporation intends to conduct negotiations with suppliers to provide environmental site assessments, risk assessments, management plans for contaminated sites, emergency environmental responses, asbestos and microbial containment management and other environmental services across Canada for a period of up to five years.

The preference will be for a single or multiple providers capable of providing services from local offices in each of the following regions: Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies and the North, and British Columbia. Proposals will not be considered for only one Region of Service.

Source: MERX (website requires registration) . Reference: # 104416. Deadline: November 26, 2004
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Senior Associate Wildlife Biologist

WRA, Inc., an established environmental consulting firm, is seeking a full-time Senior Wildlife Biologist. Responsibilities: Successfully manage multiple complex projects; write thorough and legally defensible environmental documents, including Biological Assessments, EIRs/EISs, special status species studies; review technical studies and documents for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; conduct technical research; establish and maintain good working relationships with clients; write proposals; conduct marketing to support company goals; and supervise and/or mentor staff.

Minimum Requirements: • MS or MA in wildlife biology or related field of biological expertise. • More than five years of progressively responsible professional experience in California with at least half of that in the private sector. • Demonstrated knowledge of CEQA and NEPA, federal and state regulations, agencies and permitting requirements. • Five or more years experience conducting biological field studies, habitat assessments, and environmental impact analyses. • Outstanding technical writing and editing skills. • Demonstrated project management skills, including budget management. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and balance competing priorities. • Strong verbal communication skills. • Proven client management abilities and service orientation. • Demonstrated marketing skills and competitive bid success.

To apply: E-mail inquiries/resumes to wetlands@wra-ca.com or mail to WRA, Inc. 2169 E. Francisco Blvd., Suite G San Rafael, CA 94901.

Source: environetwork.com . Deadline: January 15, 2005
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Superfund Technical Assessment & Response Team

The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Acquisition Management will issue a solicitation to provide technical support services to EPA Region 1 for emergency response, removal, site assessment, and related technical and administrative services as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA or Superfund) as amended, the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan and other environmental statutes.

The contractor will provide services to support response and site assessment activities related to the release or threat of release of oil, petroleum products, hazardous substances, weapons of mass destruction or pollutants and contaminants, that pose an actual or potential threat to human health or welfare, or to the environment.

It is the Government's intent to award a Fixed-Rate, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 48 month period of performance and 3 x 24 month earned award terms for a possible total period of performance of 10 years. The estimated value of this contract for 10 years is expected to be at least $108,000,000.

Request for proposal PR-HQ-04-10525 will be released 15 days from the posting date of this synopsis. The purpose of the FedBizOpps announcement is to notify potential offerors of EPA's requirement and to direct interested parties to the EPA's "Business Opportunities with EPA" Internet World Wide Website at http://www.epa.gov/oam/index.htm. The request for proposals (RFP), amendments and other items for this procurement will be posted on the EPA website and can be downloaded through the date of contract award, estimated on or around April 1, 2005.

EPA's "Business Opportunities with EPA" web site is at the following URL: http://www.epa.gov/oam/index.htm. At this web page, select "Solicitations and Amendments" link. Then select " Superfund/RCRA Regional Procurement Operations Division." Under the Solicitation and Amendments heading select "Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team III, Region 1." Award will be made on a best value basis with technical being equal to cost/price.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency - US . Reference: # PR-HQ-04-10525. Deadline: December 20, 2004
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Environment & Natural Resource Conservation

Counterpart International (CPI) has an immediate opening for a mid-level Division Manager for the Environment and Natural Resources Conservation (ENRC) unit based in Washington, DC. The Division Manager will be responsible for administrative and management oversight of ENRC programs at Counterpart. As part of the ENRC team, the Division Manager will supervise and work with current staff to design and implement effective programs and to work collaboratively with other program divisions at CPI to design and write new project proposals.

CPIs primary ENRC programs include: Analog Forestry - Forest Gardens, Coral Gardens, Total Ecosystem Management ( Ridge-to-Reef), sustainable tourism programs and a global Water IQC project with Chemonics for which CPI is a leading subcontractor.

The Division Manager will report to the Vice President, Environment and Natural Resource Conservation and will have management responsibility for approximately ( 5 ) headquarters staff which provide support to CPI field programs in: Central America; ( Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and Costa Rica ); Caribbean ( Jamaica, Honduras, Dominican Republic ); South America ( Brazil, Ecuador and Peru ); Asia ( Vietnam, Philippines and Sri Lanka ); Africa ( Senegal, Ghana and Ivory Coast ) .

Primary Job Responsibilities include: • Coordinate and manage the backstopping of environment and sustainable tourism programs worldwide, including logistics, reporting, evaluations and compliance with donor and government policies. Responsible for the management of program level staff, including recruitment, evaluations, workplan development , approval of expenditure requests and other administrative related work.
• Monitor monthly financial pipelines for ENRC projects to ensure that budgets are on track and program objectives are being met and donor requirements are being followed.
• In conjunction with headquarters and field design teams, participate in new proposal development especially for USAID ( RFPs and RFAs ) and Development Assistance Programs (DAPs) funded by USAID, and new ENRC project proposals for private foundations, multilateral and bilateral donors.
• Assist CPI Communications Team with regular updates of ENRC website content.

Source: DevNetJobs . Deadline: December 7, 2004
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Hazardous/Toxic Engineering Services

The Philadelphia District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to award up to two (2) Indefinite Delivery Contracts for Environmental and Hazardous/Toxic Engineering Services. Each contract will be for a base period with options for up to two (2) additional periods.A contract period shall not exceed 12 months. The cumulative amount of all task orders shall not exceed $1,000,000.00 in either the base or any of the option periods. The cumulative total for the base and the option periods shall not exceed $3,000,000.00. An option will be awarded at the discretion of the Contracting Officer based on reaching the value limit first and then reaching the time limit.

The selected firm(s) will be used primarily for Environmental and Hazardous/Toxic type services. The work under these contracts will primarily be in support of Military Installations, Civil Works, and the Work for Others Program, and missions assigned to the Philadelphia District. Most work will be within the Philadelphia Districts boundaries. The Districts boundaries include portions of the States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Delaware. Work may be required outside of these boundaries. Individual task orders will be allocated among the contracts using the following criteria in descending order of importance:

(1) the specialized experience of the selected firm, such as type of work (investigation, remediation, soils, groundwater);

(2) conflict of interest;

(3) capacity to accomplish the task order in the required time:

(4)distribution of work among the contractors.

Primary work under this contract will involve but not be limited to; preparation of environmental assessments, preliminary assessments and environmental impact statements; planning and implementation of environmental and hazardous/toxic investigations; preparation and implementation of plans for the sampling and analysis of hazardous/contaminated materials; planning and imple mentation related to environmental restoration; implementation and oversight of site specific health and safety plans; preparation of concept, preliminary and detailed designs for the removal / remediation / abatement/restoration of areas and or facilities with environmental hazards including soil and groundwater, lead paint, asbestos, PCBs, and other contaminated wastes; preparation of environmental inventories and baseline studies; preparation of human health and ecological risk assessments; investigation of permit requirements, preparation of permit applications; and other related efforts to prepare assessments, conduct investigations, and prepare reports and designs in support of Military Installations, Civil Works, the Work for Others Program, and missions assigned to the Philadelphia District.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers . Reference: # W912BU-05-R-0003. Deadline: November 30, 2004
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Renewable Energy proposals

American Electric Power has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for renewable energy to help fulfill energy-supply requirements for its retail customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The proposals, for up to 250 megawatts of renewable generation within the Southwest Power Pool, are due Dec. 1, 2004. AEP expects to complete agreements with any successful bidders in March 2005.

AEP is seeking bids from renewable-energy providers that could place new generating facilities into service by Dec. 31, 2005.

The extension of the US federal Production Tax Credit program for renewable-energy sources that are operational by the end of 2005 provides a potential opportunity to procure cost-effective renewable energy to help meet the needs of customers of Public Service Company of Oklahoma and Southwestern Electric Power Company. The federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) provides owners of renewable resources a tax credit equal to $18 per megawatt-hour for 10 years beginning on the facilities’ in-service date. In June, AEP announced that Public Service Company of Oklahoma had signed a contract, contingent on passage of the federal PTC, to purchase up to 106.5 megawatts of Oklahoma-generated wind power for 20 years.

Generation technologies eligible to bid into the RFP include wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass and biomass-based waste products, including landfill gas. The RFP and related information can be accessed at http://www.aep.com/go/RenewablesRFP.

Source: Renewable Energy Access . Deadline: December 1, 2004
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Equipment for industrial wastewater clarification

The US Army Depot, Anniston, Alabama is seeking companies who can provide equipment replacement and/or addition for industrial waste water clarification process. Equipment shall provide adequate and continuous clarification of industrial wastewater. Discharged waters shall meet all permitted state and federal effluent limitations. Equipment shall provide short hydraulic retention time (HRT) and construction shall have a small footprint. Chemical usage costs shall be less than or equal to current chemical usage costs.

Equipment shall be reliable and easy to operate. The Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant is composed of two separate waste streams. One waste stream is discharge from steam cleaning operations. It consists of oils, greases, dirt, and detergents. Flow rate is approximately 100,000 GPD. The other waste stream is general waste. It consists of heavy metals and acid/alkali rinse water. Flow rate is approximately 100,000 GPD.

Interested companies are requested to provide brochures, literature, published prices lists, and POC's for similar products, not later than 5 days after synopsis appears in the FedBizOpps. Information must be submitted electronically. Information may be faxed to 256-235-4618 or sent to Rita Dingler at dinglerr@anad.army.mil. This is a "sources sought" notification. Do not request a solicitation.

Source: US Federal Biz Ops . Reference: # W911KF05S0002.
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West Side Remediation - Hanford Site

As part of the ongoing effort to clean up the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hanford site in Southeastern Washington State, the environmental restoration contractor (ERC) for the DOE, Bechtel Hanford, Inc., (BHI) is seeking qualified small business to perform remedial action activities. The activities are associated with cleanup of certain solid waste sites in the 300-FF-2 Operable Unit near the 300 area reactor complex. The work, regulated under CERCLA, is expected to commence in the summer of 2005, and required approximately 2 years to complete. The estimated subcontract value is $6-10M.

The work involves excavation the 618-1, 618-7, 618-3, and 300 BTS sites to removed radiologically and/or chemically contaminated soils and debris. Work may be performed in radiation areas (including High Radiation Areas and Airborne Radiation Areas) and in various levels of PPE (including supplied air).

Full details on the decontamination sites are available in the solicitation notice. The contaminated materials will be size reduced as necessary, and loaded into 20-ton containers. The containers will be staged and manifested for transport to Hanford?s Environmental Restoration disposal Facility (ERDF). The work to be completed does not include the transportation to and disposal of the contaminated material at ERDF.

Pre-qualification is required to receive the request for proposal. Please go to http://www.bhi-erc.com/Opportunities/DoingBus/90-day.htm to fill out the pre-qualification questionnaire. For more information, e-mail supplierforum@bhi-erc.com

Source: Environmental Protection Agency - US . Reference: # 0300X-MR-G0019. Deadline: November 30, 2004
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Hazardous Waste Disposal Services - Alabama

The US Defense Logistics Agency is seeking information on available providers for Non-personal services for the pick up, removal, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non hazaradous waste from DRMO Anniston in Alabama. Anticipated date for solicitation issue is on or about November 15, 2004 and the solicitation will only be issued on the world wide web (WWW.) The web site address is http:/www.drms.dla.mil.

This is an unrestricted procurement. Proposals will be due approximately 20 December 04. This will be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for a period of eighteen (18) months and two, eighteen month options will be included. Performance will be requested on task orders issued against the current contract. Special requirements: Prospective contractors and sub contractors must comply with all federal, state, local laws, ordinances and regualtions governing the handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials and environmental protection.

Source: US Department of Defense . Reference: # SP4400-05-R-0009. Deadline: December 20, 2004
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Hazardous/Non-Hazardous wastes - Alaska

The US Defense Logistics Agency intends to sign a Service contract for all fees, labor, packaging, transportation, and disposal of hazardous/non-hazardous waste from DRMO Anchorage, Alaska and surrounding locations. This solicitation will be a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Quanity Contract (IDIQ) for a period of 18-months base period and two 18-month option periods. Performance will be requested by issuance of written task orders against the basic contract. Prospective contractors or subcontractors must be able to meet all Federal, State, and Local Laws, ordinances, and regulations governing handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste materials and environmental protection. The contract award dscision will be based on a combination of Past Performance, Price, and other factors described in the solicitation. The proposed contract is unrestricted.'

Source: US Department of Defense . Reference: # RFP SP4400-05-R-0001.. Deadline: December 10, 2004
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Regional Oversight Contract - EPA Region 4

The Environmental Portection Agency (EPA) requires Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services in support of its mission of oversight and enforcement of both Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) activities at active, closing, or former Federal facilities, including Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) installations, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), and Formerly Used Site Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) sites. To a much lesser extent, this contract may be used to provide technical support to EPA at non-Federal potentially responsible party (PRP)-lead sites (i.e., privately owned).

These services will be provided within EPA Region 4 (which encompasses the area of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee). This will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Fixed Rate Performance Based (with a Fixed Price component for document reviews), Award Term (5 year Base plus 2 - one year award terms) type of contract with an estimated maximum value of $9,000,000. The NAICS code is 562910 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

This is not a request for submission of proposals. The Request For Proposals is anticipated to be issued in November 2004 with award anticipated in May 2005. Additional information, including the Statement of Work detailing the services to be provided, and the new Conflict of Interest Clause is posted on EPA's acquisition site http://www.epa.gov/oamsrpod/pmrcsc/roversight/index.htm. No phone calls will be accepted.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency - US . Reference: # PR-HQ-05-10005.
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Tank Waste Enhanced Processing

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requests qualified sources to submit proposals to demonstrate break through tank waste processing technologies that are deployable in the near term to significantly accelerate the schedule and/or reducing the cost and risk of the U. S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Environmental Management (EM) High Level Radioactive Waste (HLW) Program. DOE is solely interested in technologies involving waste separation or high-temperature immobilization. A description of the work to be performed is set forth in Section C of the RFP document.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small businesses. Foreign sources are eligible to submit proposals. A firm fixed type contract is anticipated with total available funds of $1.5M for one or more awards. Proposals are due on November 29, 2004, in accordance with the RFP requirements regarding timely sumbittal of proposals. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 562211.

Source: US Department of Energy (DOE) . Reference: # DE-RP07-04ID14615. Deadline: November 29, 2004
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Environmental Multiple Award Contract

This is a Synopsis Only - No response is required. The RFP is expected to be released on or about October 30, 2004 - This procurement is for one solicitation resulting in a multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Remedial Action Contracts at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for 8(a) firms nation wide. The award will be made to a maximum of three responsible 8(a) firms whose proposals, conforming to the RFP, will be most advantageous to the Government resulting in the Best Value, cost or price and other factors considered. The estimated cost of this potential contract is $30 Million over a base year and potential four option years.

Work to be performed under this contract includes but is not limited to asbestos, lead, mercury surveys and abatement; third-party monitoring; deployment and management capabilities for spill response; clean-up actions; facility decontamination and demolition; AST/UST removal / replacement / remediation/ testing, soil and groundwater remediation; site characterization and assessment; wetland delineation, mitigation and dredging operations. Offerors must have expertise and capabilities in remediation investigation, planning, preparation and execution of environmental construction quality control, oversight and documentation, preparation of environmental planning documents in association with NEPA, perform investigation and remediation for UXO/EDO sites, perform investigation and remediation of radiological contaminated sites, sampling quality assurance quality control preparation and quality assurance project plans (QAPPS), cleaning and maintaining of air emission units, construction maintenance and troubleshooting of chemical treatment and utility process systems, management, and handling of hazardous and environmentally regulates wastes and related environmental support services.

To obtain required certification, contact: Commander, Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS), ATTN: U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084 or call the DLIS at (800)-352-3572. The DLIS Unites States/Canada Joint Certification Lookup service is available via the Internet at: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/ccal/.

Source: US Department of Defense . Reference: # N68950-04-R-0028. Deadline: November 30, 2004
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Sustainable Management Caroni River Watershed

The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) is considering a project that would promote the sustainable use of the Caroni River Watershed in Venezuela, safeguarding its energy generation potential. It would finance the implementation of the activities that were identified as necessary to guarantee the sustainable management of the environmental and socio-cultural resources of the Caroni River Watershed.

These activities include the design and implementation of the institutional arrangement for the watershed management and priority projects aimed at the correction of existing environmental and socio-cultural liabilities and the support of the communities in their productive activities.

The anticipated procurement description not available, but this project will cost in excess of US$20 million. Source: Inter-American Development Bank . Reference: # VE1006.
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Water Supply and Sanitation - Mexico

Mexico’s Water Supply and Sanitation Sector (WSS) has been influenced by recent developments in the economic, social and political context in the country. Particularly in recent years, attention has shifted from macroeconomic reforms concentrated in the search for economic stability to changes in the institutional set up where greater attention is put toward social and environmental reforms. The Government of President Fox regards the water sector as a matter of national security, and the lack of adequate water supply as one of the main factors contributing to structural poverty in Mexico.

The objective of this project will be to assist the Government of Mexico to develop the tools and instruments to induce local authorities to improve financial sustainability and efficiency of water supply and sanitation service provision in their jurisdiction.

The proposed project will entail:
1. Institutional Development (US$ 9 million) i) Structuring and implementation of the water sector financial system. ii) Improving the institutional and regulatory framework for the sector. iii) Design of the national information system. iv) Training for sector officials at the state level.
2. Utilities Management (US$ 21 million) v) Development of replicable models for provision of efficient and sustainable services vi) Training in managerial and operational issues for staff of the water utilities

Source: World Bank (website requires registration) . Reference: # P0 91695. Deadline: December 15, 2004
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Eco-Tourism in Protected Areas - Costa Rica

The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) is considering a project to improve Costa Rica’s conservation and biodiversity through the consolidation and development of sustainable eco-tourism in and around select protected areas that form part of the National System of Conservation Areas. The objective of the Bank’s strategy with Costa Rica for 2003-2006 is to support the government’s efforts to achieve more rapid, sustained economic growth driven by competitiveness improvements in the production sector and making the most of the opportunities afforded by integration and global market opportunities. Through the consolidation and development of ecotourism in and around the country’s protected areas, the present operation will help to both improve Costa Rica’s competitive stance in tourism, its primary export-oriented sector, and to ensure the future of protected areas on which its tourism is based.

The project expects to: (i) establish a shared strategy for the consolidation of ecotourism and its management in and around protected areas; (ii) equip select protected areas with infrastructure, facilities and services to support ecotourism activities and promote local economic development; (iii) improve participation of communities and the local private sector in the provision of ecotourism services and conservation; (iv) equip SINAC with an effective program to monitor conservation and biodiversity objectives in the protected areas; and (v) establish a financing scheme that ensures the sustainability of the ecotourism program and revenue for conservation objectives.
Anticipated procurement description not available. Total cost: US$22 million. Source: Inter-American Development Bank . Reference: # CR-L1001.
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Solid Wa

ste Management - Belize

The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) is considering a project to support the Government of Belize in its efforts to improve public health, reduce environmental pollution and enhance the image of Belize in the ecotourism market through better management of its municipal solid wastes. The project would address the solid waste management needs of the whole country, but the initial investments would be directed to the western corridor, where 70 percent of the urban population is located. The components of this program are:

(a) Development of the main sanitary landfill at the mile-22 site, construction of the 3.8 km access road, clean up/closure of the existing disposal sites, and construction of transfer stations in Belize City, San Ignacio and the Cayes. The estimated cost of this component is $4.7 million.

(b) The second component includes two activities, the first, Institutional Strengthening by activating and consolidating of the Solid Waste Management Authority (SWMA) which would be responsible for contracting a private operator.

This activity comprises organizational aspects, regulatory functions and staff training. The estimated cost of this activity is $200,000. The second activity would support the SWMA and the municipal governments in contract development and all other activities necessary to: (i) involve the private sector in managing and operating the new facilities, and (ii) consolidate current private refuse collection services. Estimated cost is $300,000.

Consulting services would be required to support the strengthening of the company responsible for the building and services of the main installations of the project.

Source: Inter-American Development Bank . Reference: # BL0021.
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Mine Closure Environmental Regeneration - Romania

The Government of Romania has applied for financing in the amount of US$120 million equivalent from the World Bank toward the cost of the Mine Closure, Environmental and Socio-Economic Regeneration Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, related services and consulting services to be procured under this project.

The project will include the following components: A. Mine Closure and Environmental Component of the Project will (i) support the closure and environmental rehabilitation of mines and/or mine processing facilities at 20 sites; and (ii) help start implementation of the recommendations of the Sector Environmental Assessment which was conducted in 2002.

B. Socio-Economic Regeneration (SER) Component of the Project will scale up the job creation activities piloted by the Mine Closure and Social Mitigation Project (MCSMP) and will add sub-components to foster local conditions for economic growth and social regeneration based on the lessons learned. The main objectives of the SER component are to: (i) Scale up the job creation measures implemented under the first loan; (ii) Support local development activities through community capacity building and financing of economic infrastructure and social services; and (iii) Strengthen the Borrower’s capacity to implement the SER component.

C. Institutional Support Component consists of the institutional support for the following: (i) the Project Management Unit (PMU) which will manage the Mine Closure and Environmental component and will also be responsible for consolidating project accounts; and (ii) the National Agency for Development and Implementation of the Reconstruction Programs in Mining Regions (AZM), Romanian Social Development Fund (RSDF) and the Project Management Unit for Socio-Economic Regeneration (PMU-SER) which will coordinate all the sub-components related to SER.

The project will be implemented over a period of 4 ½ years, starting July 1st 2005, with the loan closing in December 2009. Further background information on this project is available from the World Bank web site.
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Sewage and Refuse Disposal Services - UK

Wiltshire County Council in the UK is seeking a contractor to receive, treat and dispose of up to 100,000 tonnes per annum of residual waste by methods other than disposal to land (Contract Waste) for the city of Trowbridge.

The Council currently recycles 27.5% of its waste and plans to increase this to 33% during 2005-2006. This target is likely to increase throughout the life of the new contract.

The contractor shall be responsible for managing the Contract Waste which may involve the use of existing waste management facilities that are not in the Council's ownership and or the construction of new facilities.

Source: SourceCan (website requires registration) . Reference: # 815083. Deadline: December 10, 2004
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Collection and Disposal of Clinical Waste - UK

Ashford & St Peters Hospitals National Heralth Services (NHS) Trust, awarding on behalf of Selected NHS bodies of Surrey and Sussex is seekig expressions of interest from contractors who can provide solutions to the collection and safe disposal of clinical waste.

Source: SourceCan (website requires registration) . Reference: # 812145. Deadline: December 1, 2004
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Leeds Urban Renaissance Panel- UK

Yorkshire Forward is seeking interested consultants to become part of an Urban Renaissance Panel, which is a standing resource of retained skills in urban renaissance.

The panel will consist of consultants urban planning, architecture, market research, landscape architecture, transport and highways, structural engineering, environmental consultants, civil engineering, building services, building surveying, mechanical and electrical engineering, project management, site investigation, ground investigation, quantity surveying, health and safety, public art, multimedia, advertising and marketing services.

Source: SourceCan (website requires registration) . Reference: # 812059. Deadline: December 16, 2004
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Technical Survey & Mine Clearance

The extent of the mine action problem includes minefields and unexploded ordnance remnants of cluster strikes up to 20 km inside Northeast Albania, resulting from the Kosovo conflict. Initial surveys indicated 15,250,000 m2 contaminated all along the 120 km border of NE Albania with the Province of Kosovo. Until now, approximately 10 million m2 have been handed back to the communities. The continued presence of mines and UXO on Albania’s Northeast border not only poses a physical threat to the population, but also exacerbates the land pressure requirements of the poverty-afflicted and predominantly agrarian population in the area. A grave consequence of the mines threat is the added difficulty of patrolling this part of the border and since 1999, 13 police officers were killed or injured by mines and UXO, while patrolling the border.

The main objectives of this project will be:
Objective 1: Conduct technical surveys and clearance of mined and battle areas in NE Albania. The selected organization will be required to put in place adequate resources and assets, including international and national staff, for attaining TSC Project objectives. The TSC Project will be overseen by the management team of the UNDP Mine Action Programme and coordinated by the Albanian Mine Action Executive (AMAE). Actual field operations will be conducted according to priorities determined by AMAE and executed by the teams best suited for the specific terrain.
ective 2chnical and managerial training of national personnel for the future establishment of a National Demining Organisation An adequate number of nationals will be trained in managerial, technical, administrative and logistic support for the project implementation. This Team will form a basis for the future establishment a National Demining Organization, capable of seeking further funding and conducting demining tasks.

UNDP Albania now invites demining organisations to indicate their interest in providing the above mentioned services. Interested organisations must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the above services. Full details on the information required are available in the solictation notice.

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Senior consulting opportunities - Eastern Europe

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) intends to engage recently retired executives to work as top level, part-time environmental advisors for companies in Eastern Europe and the CIS countries, under the rapidly expanding TurnAround Management (TAM) Programme. TAM has already helped more than 800 such enterprises to improve their performance by providing them with new contacts with international customers, suppliers and sources of finance, and advising on internal reorganisation.

The programme is set to expand specifically to provide environmental advice, such as 1) identifying major environmental / safety issues, 2) quantifying the benefit for considering environmental measures, 3) recommending improvement through energy and resource saving, and 4) training on environmental and health & safety aspects.

The client companies have 50 to 1,000 employees and are in manufacturing of industrial and consumer products, as well as heavy industry, food processing, and transportation. The TAM Programme sends a suitably qualified Environmental Advisor(s) to work with the client enterprise’s management for about 24 days spread over a one year period

To qualify, potential candidates must meet the following criteria:
Recently retired either as senior executives or senior operational directors of industrial companies;
A high level of experience enabling them to advise on the environmental aspects of companies, as well as in-depth knowledge of their industry sector;
Excellent interpersonal skills and the authority to influence the top level of enterprise management.
Fluent in written and spoken English.

TAM is funded by governmental grants. Environmental Advisors’ fees are set at a standard rate of EUR 500 per day. As this environmental programme is a new initiative, there is a need to expand TAM’s pool of highly motivated environmental advisors who enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of sharing their expertise with management learning to survive in the new market oriented economies of Eastern Europe and the CIS countries.

If you wish to be part of TAM’s Database of advisors, please send your Curriculum Vitae by e-mail or post to: Milena Bechkova TAM Programme The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development One Exchange Square London EC2A 2JN United Kingdom Email: tam@ebrd.com

The primary opportunities for the environmental advisors will be under the TAM/JECF Environmental Support Programme. Under this Programme the eligibility of consultants / advisors engaged is restricted to Japanese nationals for 67% of the total funding envelope of Euro 774 500. There are no eligibility restrictions for the remaining funds.

Further information on the above requirements may be obtained from the TAM Office at the address mentioned above.

Source: European Bank (EBRD) .

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Lithuanian Power Plant Rehabilitation

AB Lietuvos Elektrine, has applied to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for: (i) a grant from the Ignalina International Decommissioning Support Fund (IIDSF); and (ii) a loan towards co-financing a Project it plans to implement a the Lithuanian Power Plant (LPP) from 2004 to 2008, as a consequence of the closure of the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP). LPP is located in Lithuania in the vicinity of the city of Elektrenai about 50 km west of Vilnius. LPP comprises eight Units fired with gas, orimulsion (two units) and heavy fuel oil, including (i) four 150 MWe Units, each consisting of one 500 t/h boiler, one 150 MWe turbogenerator, and one 330 kV transformer; and (ii) four 300 MWe Units, each consisting of one 950 t/h duplicated boiler, one 300 MWe turbogenerator, and one 330 kV transformer. LPP’s installed total power generating capacity is 1800 MWe.

AB Lietuvos Elektrine now invites Contractors sealed tenders for the following Contract to be funded from part of the proceeds of the LPP own funds and grants. Low NOx burners and burner management systems with ignition control and anti-explosive safety devices and blockings Soot blower systems

To be qualified for the award of a contract, Tenderers must satisfy the following minimum criteria:
Tenderers shall be registered in accordance with the applicable law of their respective countries;
Tenderers shall be free of any legal restraints to carry out their operations or having a restraining order issued against them;
Tenderers have not been declared in bankruptcy or are currently entering bankruptcy proceedings;
Tenderers shall be certified according to ISO9001 or 9002, and ISO14001or apply another QA system of acceptable standard based on the principles of ISO standards, or equivalent and shall be in possession of the necessary licenses, permits, patents and other documents that will be required for execution of the Facilities; For more information on permits, please see State Energy Inspectorate (Valstybine energetikos inspekcija), www.vei.lt .

Source: European Bank (EBRD) . Reference: # 35335. Deadline: January 12, 2005

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Electricity Power Reconstruction Project - Bosnia

The State of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has applied for a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [the Bank] for a Project to (a) enhance the power transmission control and communications systems reliability and provide metering facilities to support the development of a competitive power market; and (b) reduce flue gas emissions and improving ash handling facilities at various thermal plants.

The project has a total estimated cost of Euro 70 million, proposed to be financed by the EBRD, and will require the procurement of the following goods, works and services for: (a) Enhancing Power transmission and control facilities (loan allocation Euro 50 million) The installation of a SCADA/EMS co-ordination centre and regional control centres together with Remote Terminal Unit metering and control facilities; Rehabilitation and upgrading of telecommunications equipment including supply and installation of communications links, PABX and ancillary equipment; and Fittings works for the SCADA/EMS co-ordination centre premises.

(b) Enhancing thermal power station (TPP) facilities (loan allocation Euro 20 million): (b1) Thermal power stations owned by Elektroprivreda BiH (EPBIH: Rehabilitation of the TPP Tuzla Unit 5 and TPP Kakanj electrostatic precipitators; Reconstruction of the TPP Kakanj cooling water re-circulation system; (b2) Thermal power stations owned by Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (EPRS): Reclamation of the TPP Gacko ash disposal site; New ash transport & disposal system and rehabilitation of the electrostatic precipitator at TPP Ugljevik (the former item not yet approved by the Bank) Tendering for the contract under (a) is currently ongoing, although a separate tender will be organised for procurement of the fitting works. Contracts to be financed with the proceeds of a loan from the Bank will be subject to the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules and will be open to firms from any country.

Source: European Bank (EBRD) . Reference: # 12413. Deadline: October 4, 2005
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Egypt Pollution Abatement

Surface water contamination and air pollution are the most significant environmental issues currently besetting Egypt. Although air pollution in urban areas is mainly due to transportation activities, localized air pollution from industrial activities is nevertheless a significant environmental issue in many areas such as in Cairo-Helwan, Alexandria and Suez.

Egypt Environmental Affairs Agency intends to further progress in addressing these environmental concerns by using the results and lessons learned from the on-going EPAP1 project. The development objective of this project is to develop sustainable financial/technical and institutional mechanisms for pollution abatement and decrease pollution loads in selected hot-spots areas in order to improve local environmental conditions.

The proposed project will have two components.

The first will apply the extended EPAP approachto effect verifiable environmental improvement in selected areas, in particular in the Alexandria area.

The second component will be undertaken in close collaboration with the Carbon Finance Business Unit of the World Bank, will promote the participation of Egypt private sector in the CDM and help leverage the benefits from the emerging carbon market.

Source: World Bank (website requires registration) . Reference: # P090073. Deadline: December 15, 2004
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Urban Water Supply & Sanitation Advisor

The Ministry of Urban Development & Housing, Kabul, Afghanistan, ) is responsible for urban water supply and sanitation (UWSS). The Central Authority for Water Supply and Sewerage (CAWSS), which operates under MUDH, has responsibility for UWSS services throughout Afghanistan. There is an urgent need to strengthen the operations of MUDH in the UWSS sector.

The main objective of this assignment will be to improve MUDH planning, programming and management capability for UWSS activities. Subsidiary objectives will be to ensure effective implementation of the Short-Term WSS Programme, and to lay the groundwork for the Medium-Term UWSS Programme.

The activities of the Adviser will include but is not limited to: Leading MUDH activities on development and implementation of the Short and Medium-Term Programmes; Ensuring prompt implementation of the strategy; Ensuring MUDH ownership of UWSS policy and technical agenda: Coordinating the involvement of donors providing support to the UWSS sector; Liaison with donor agencies to optimize potential support for the UWSS sector.

The Adviser will report to the Minister of Urban Development & Housing (MUDH), and will work on a day-to-day basis with the Director of the Water Supply & Sanitation Division of MUDH. The assignment is viewed as a 12-month assignment, but will be contracted for an initial six months with option for extension.

The funding for the assignment will come from the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), which is financed by international donors and administered by the World Bank. Projects funded by ARTF are approved by a Management Committee comprising the Asian Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank.

See the full Solicitation for other conditions and duties.

Source: Relief Web . Reference: # RW_36683E. Deadline: November 30, 2004
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Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plants

Through funding from the Government of Japan, UNDP Iraq is seeking qualified bidders to supply two reverse osmosis water treatment systems for two hospitals in Iraq. Bids are to include pricing for all spare parts and consumables required for 12 months operation.

The successful bidder will be asked to provide a performance security of 10 % of the amount of the Contract at the signing of the Contract. Also, a US$1,000 bid security deposite must be included with the bid but will be returned once the bidding procedure has been completed.

The ITB (invitation to bid) Solicitation Documents can be obtained from 31st October to 10th November 2004 at the address below.

ITB No. UNDP/Q-0087/04 Colin Gateley UNDP Iraq (Amman Office) Samera Street No 16, Um Uthayna, Amman, Jordan. Tel: +962 6 553 551 (Colin Gateley: ext. 231) Fax: +962 6 551 4363

procurement.iraq@undp.org Source: IAPSO . Reference: # IRQ/Q-0114/04. Deadline: November 30, 2004
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Wuhan Wastewater Management Project

The People's Republic of China has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Wuhan Wastewater Management Project, and it is intended to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payment under the contract for which this Invitation for Bids is issued.

China International Tendering Company(Procurement Agent), authorized by and on behalf of the Wuhan Urban Drainage Development Co. Ltd. (Purchaser) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the procurement of the following goods and related services for Huangjiahu Wastewater Treatment Plant: including: Coarse bar screen and influent pumping station; Fine bar screen, aerated grit chamber and overflow well; Front-end anaerobic oxidation ditch; Secondary sedimentation tank and combination well; Sludge pumping station; Contacting disinfection tank; Chlorination Chamber; Sludge thickening and dewatering room; General layout and effluent pipeline; Electrical equipment; Instrument and automation system. (Details and specifications are provided in the Bidding Document).

Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from China International Tendering Company and Wuhan Urban Drainage Development Co. Ltd. and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below from 10 November 2004 from 9:00 to 11:30 and from 14:30 to 17:00 (Beijing time) during working days.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # Loan No. 1996-PRC:. Deadline: January 10, 2005
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Kabul Air Quality Management

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help to address the burgeoning air pollution in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul, through a technical assistance (TA) grant approved for US$450,000. The objective of the project would be to improve the air quality of Kabul by (i) technical measures involving vehicles and fuels, (ii) establishing an air quality management system, and (iii) transport demand management and market incentives. The project would include six components: (i) development and enforcement of emission standards for vehicles and fuels; (ii) establishment of continual air quality management and monitoring system; (iii) improve diesel quality; (iv) establishing a system for inspection and maintenance of vehicles; (v) reduction in the sulfur content ofheavy fuel oil; and (vi) awareness raising. Consulting Services required include: International consultant: Air Quality Management Specialist, 6 person-months; Domestic consultants: Assistant Implementation Coordinators, 36 person-months; Air Quality Management Sampling Network Operators, 6 person-months. Recruitment of consultants expected to take place in December 2004.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # AOTA: AFG 37102-01.
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Outer Island Growth Centers

The purpose of the TA is twofold: (i) to assist the Ministry of Internal and Social Affairs (MISA) through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with identification of economic investment in selected growth centers in the Gilbert Islands group and in the Phoenix Island groups, and (ii) to determine the necessary infrastructure and services development required to support private sector growth, employment generation and livelihood, and sustainable use of natural resources on Kiritimati Island in the Line Islands group.

The output of the TA will be (i) a UNDP report with recommendations of priority projects for selected outer island growth centers, and (ii) a long-term strategic development plan for Kiritimati Island that considers land use planning and zoning for residential, business, and recreational/protected areas, tourism and other economic development, increased youth entrepreneurship, transportation, expanded water/sewer systems and protection of fresh-water lenses, solid waste management, and necessary supporting infrastructure.

The scope of the collaborative effort with UNDP will entail:
(i) assisting MISA and UNDP in identification of key survey data to be collected in selected growth centers, and
(ii) analysis of these survey data for prioritization of possible investment in these centers.

The scope of work for Kiritimati Island will encompass:
(i) substantiation of economic feasibility for investment in development,
(ii) proposed land use management and supportive administrative and legislative systems,
(iii) identification of required infrastructure, services, and support facilities to support immediate and medium-term prospective economic development,
(iv) preparation of a long-term strategic development plan,
(v) identification of institutional arrangements for strategic development,
(vi) identification of social issues relating to the proposed development plan, and
(vii) submission of a full environmental impact assessment with clear recommendations for mitigating measures where the island's uniqueness and biodiversity needs to be safeguarded.

The scope will take into account the recommendations from the World Bank's Climate Adaptation Program. Efforts will also be made to explore possibilities for additional funding from GEF for specific project components. Phase I will be implemented over a period of 3 months. In Phase II, an investment proposal report will be prepared with objectives and outputs, methodology, key activities, and an updated project framework. The draft proposal for Phase II shall be submitted to the EA and ADB at least 10 days before a tripartite meeting in Kiritibati where the detailed TOR for Phase II will be finalized and final project details for an investment proposal for partial ADB-financing will be agreed upon in an MOU between the Government and ADB.

In Phase I the TA will finance a total of up to 11 person-months of international consultancy services with the following expertise: (i) Development Planner / Team Leader,3 p-m (ii) Economist, 3 p-m(iii) Infrastructure Engineer, 2 p-m (iv) Social Specialist, 1.5 p-m and (v) Environmental Specialist, 1.5 p-m. It is anticipated that in Phase II the TA will finance a total of up to 19 person-months of international consultancy services with the same expertise. (i) Development Planner / Team Leader, 4.5 p-m, (ii) Economist, 3 p-m, (iii) Infrastructure Engineer, 4 p-m, (iv) Social Specialist, 4 p-m, and (v) Environmental Specialist, 3.5 p-m.

The consultants will be engaged through a firm by ADB in accordance with its Guidelines on the Use of Consultants by Asian Development Bank and its Borrowers. The TA Phase I will commence in February 2005 and be completed by end of April 2005. Phase II will commence 1 June 2005 and be completed end November 2005.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # PPTA: (N) KIR 38140-01.

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Renewable Energy for Rural Development

The Government of Sri Lanka , with the assistance of the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility has established the Renewable Energy for Rural Economic Development (RERED) Project, which aims to foster rural economic development and improve the quality of life in rural areas by providing access to electricity, and expand the commercial provision and use of electricity generated from renewable resources.

The Project aims to provide electricity access to 100,000 households through solar home systems and independent mini-grids fed by micro hydros, wind and biomass generators; electrify 1,000 small and medium rural enterprises through renewable energy resources; and add 85MW capacity through grid-connected renewable energy power plants.

This will be achieved by soliciting innovative proposals from prospective Consultants, who may be private sector institutions, individuals, NGOs or associations. Consultants will identify, propose and implement innovative ideas through specific projects that establish linkages between access to electricity and rural development. The demonstration of such linkages along with their cost effectiveness, sustainability and replicability are critical aspects of the assignment.

The projects may be at household, community, institutional or commercial level, utilising on-grid or off-grid electricity. They will focus on the short to medium term with measurable benefits. The assignment should result in significant and measurable improvements in aspects such (i) increase in household or SME income, and/or (ii) living standards of rural communities. These may be achieved through the introduction of new but proven technologies, improvements in production processes leading to better quality and productivity, access to new markets through value addition etc.

Proposals will be entertained until 31 December 2004. There is no upper limit to the number of proposals that may be considered for financing. Acceptable proposals will lead to specific contracts awarded on a continuous basis. Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines.

Source: World Bank . Reference: # Credit/Grant No. 3673 CE / TF 051248 CE. Deadline: December 31, 2004
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Power Sector Development - Bangladesh

The Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Ltd. [(EGCB), an Enterprise of Bangladesh Power Development Board] invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the demolition, disposal of debris, machinery, equipment, etc. in all respect (but not limited to) of existing Siddhirganj 3X10 MW+1X50 MW=80 MW Steam Power Station and Design, manufacture, works inspection, testing delivery to the Site, installation, commissioning, performance testing including related civil and building work on a turnkey basis for 2x 100 to 120 MW (two identical units) Gas Turbine Power Plant at Siddhirganj, Narayanganj on the same Site at Site condition of 35 C, 1.013 bar and 98% RH (Relative Humidity).

A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested eligible bidders on submission of a written application to the above office, and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of TK12,000 (Taka ten thousand) or US$200 in the form of Pay Order or Demand Draft in favor of the Secretary, EGCB, Dhaka. For mail order, the document will be sent by courier at an additional cost of Tk15,000 or US$250.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # Loan No. 2039:. Deadline: January 11, 2005
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Capacity Building Water Resources - China

The goal of this technical assistance project is to assist the Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) in improving its implementation of cross-sectoral management of water resources. The purpose is to strengthen the capacity of key MWR staff to enable them develop a clear understanding and knowledge about the synergy and utility of ADB's water policy in implementing integrated water resource management.

An international individual consultant with expertise on policy and institutional framework will be required for a total of one (1) person-month over a period of 4 months. Submission for President's Consideration will be submitted in October 2004.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # AOTA: (N) PRC 38567-01.
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Water Resources Development - Pakistan

The purpose of this Technical Assistance (TA) project is to prepare an integrated irrigation rehabilitation project that addresses all levels of the irrigation system; from head works and the barrage to field channels, on-farm water management activities, drainage, and groundwater. The rehabilitation project to be prepared will have substantial institutional strengthening and participatory elements that build from the reforms started under the National Drainage Program.

In addition, the Project may include agricultural support services to maximize benefits from improved water supply and management. Integrated water resources management concerns will also be addressed to ensure the sustainability of the water resource. It is anticipated that the project will be prepared with and implemented in close cooperation with a provincial irrigation and power department.

The TA will include sector analysis; development of institutional reform options; technical studies and designs; creation of capacity development programs; and development of detailed TOR for ensuing project activities.

A consulting firm will be recruited that will have the following skills or specializations among others: irrigation and drainage design and engineering; hydraulic engineering; water users associations and irrigation management transfer; irrigation policy and institutions; integrated water resources management; agriculture; economics; social assessment and social safeguards; and environment. Consultant requirements will be determined by a Fact-finding Mission: February 2005.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # PPTA: (N) PAK 37231-0.
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Capacity Building - Renewable Energy - Pakistan

The objective of the Project is to strengthen the institutional capacity and technical capability of AEDB to facilitate and coordinate the Government of Pakistan' efforts to make renewable energy 10% of the energy mix by 2015.

The Project will have three components: (i) assist in prioritizing the various parts of AEDB's mandate and developing a business plan for AEDB with immediate, medium-term, and long-term work plans; (ii) assist to develop an effective organizational structure that will allow AEDB to carry out its mandate, and (iii) assist to develop a communications and outreach strategy to raise national awareness of RE.

Consulting Services required will be for a renewable energy policy/regulatory advisor and (ii) institutional development specialist. Recruitment of consultants is expected to be in placed by December 2004.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) .
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Waste Disposal and Management - Marshall Islands

The overall goal of the project is to establish a sustainable solution to urban waste management and disposal in the Marshall Island (and for replication to other Pacific Developing Member Countries) through the piloting of extensive informed participatory processes that will lead to a community designed and community owned waste management system to be funded by the Government assisted by ADB and, or other donors.

The pilot, facilitated and informed participatory processes are designed to test and then promote ownership and effective demand for sustained delivery of improved urban waste management and disposal and to design further assistance (project) to be funded under the current ADB Country Strategy and Program Update. The immediate target group is the poorest urban populations of Majuro atoll, most especially the poorest of the poor who will benefit by being given a voice to present their concerns and to design solutions to waste management. Ultimately both voice/demand and ownership of new institutional arrangements should lead to a healthier and cleaner environment securing improved social and economic livelihoods.

Consulting Services - The Technical Advisor will provide 5 person months on an intermittent basis for the Lead International Participatory Specialist/Team Leader; 7 person months on an intermittent basis for domestic NGO, input including Social Development Analyst and 3 months on an intermittent basis for domestic independent NGO monitoring and evaluation - all will be recruited as individual consultants. A Fact-finding Mission will begin in January 2005.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # PPTA: (N) RMI 32566-01.
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Senior Sanitary Engineer - Nigeria

As part of its contribution to the World Bank's overall objective to reduce poverty and enhance welfare of the poor, the Bank's West and Central Africa Water and Urban Unit (AFTU2) has, over the years, developed a varied lending and non-lending portfolio that includes the following product lines: (a) Urban Development and Decentralization (UDD), (b) Urban Mobility (UM), (c) Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS), and (d) Water Resources Management (WRM).

AFTU2 covers 26 countries and works with eight Country Operations Directors and the Director for Regional Integration. The Unit is also playing an important role for the Africa Region in originating analytical tasks for the infrastructure sectors and, in this context, the Unit implements a rich portfolio of ESW and GEF activities.

AFTU2 is seeking to recruit an outstanding and seasoned engineering professional with proven operational and analytical experience to take a leading role in helping the Department to scale up to meet the MDG challenge. The Sr. Sanitary Engineer will be a staff member of AFTU2 and will work primarily on water supply and sanitation and urban infrastructure projects. Thus, the candidate should have extensive experience with water and sewerage utilities, environmental issues, regulation, tariffs and know how to assist clients to conceive and implement sector strategies and policies. He/she should also have demonstrated experience in initiating and sustaining client relationships and conducting policy dialogue with high level officials, donors and stakeholders, and be able to carry out value-added and focused analytical work.

The Sr. Sanitary Engineer will initially be a team member on projects, but he/she will be expected to quickly assume Task Team Leadership as the portfolio and pipeline scale up. The Sr. Sanitary Engineer will also be expected to work on multi-disciplinary teams, addressing the water and urban elements within multisectoral and budget-support type operations. The Sr. Sanitary Engineer will be expected to occasionally provide cross support to other regions and to participate in the knowledge management work of the Bank's Water and Sanitation family.

The Sr. Sanitary Engineer will be expected to gain quick familiarity with Bank's procurement rules and over time to obtain procurement accreditation. The candidate will be based in Abuja Nigeria and will primarily work on the AFTU2 Nigeria portfolio, with some cross-support to other FPSI Nigeria projects. However, the candidate is expected to also work on AFTU2 projects outside Nigeria in both Anglophone and Francophone countries.

See the full Job Posting for more details on required qualifications and the application process.

Source: World Bank . Reference: # 200411019. Deadline: November 25, 2004
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Environmental Investment Programme - Angola

The Government of Angola has received a loan from the African Development Fund to finance the Study on the Preparation of an Environmental Investment Program. The study is aimed at reducing poverty through sustainable exploitation of the natural resource base and environmental awareness creation. The study will prepare an investment programme with a priority action plan destined to address immediate environmental needs and to review the state of the environment with a view of establishing an environmental information management system.

The results of the proposed environmental review will guide the government in formulating and adopting appropriate policies and procedures and institute the necessary reforms and legislation for the sustained development of natural resources.

Phase I will take 7.5 months to review of the draft reports, and diagnose the environmental issues including the establishment of an environmental information management system. Phase II will take 4.5 months to identify a broad-based investment programme in which the Bank and other donors can be of assistance.

Outputs of the study will include: (i) a functional Study Management Team; (ii) update on the state of the environment; (iii) a strategic environmental investment programme; and (iv) an efficient environmental information management system.

Interested bidders may obtain further information, and should confirm their interest by contacting: Ministry of Fisheries and Environment (MPA), Av. 4 de Fevereiro N°30 ; Edificio Atlântico ; Luanda, Republic of Angola. Tél : (244) 2 311 648. Fax : (244) 2 310016

Source: African Development Bank . Deadline: November 25, 2004
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Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network

The objective of the Asia (RETA) is to promote effective implementation of environmental laws leading to improved environment and health conditions of the poor. Its purpose is to strengthen institutional and practitioner capacity in the region to promote improved environmental compliance and enforcement; to improve citizen participation in environmental compliance and enfordement; and to share innovative solutions and best environmental enforcement and compliance practices in the region. Requirements for Consulting Services will be completed during an upcoming Fact-Finding mission.

Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) . Reference: # RETA: (N) REG 38591-01.
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Call for Emissions Reduction Projects

The Greenhouse Gas-Credits Aggregation Pool (GG-CAP) was created by Natsource Asset Management (NAM) Corp. to provide buyers with high quality low-cost greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions (ERs) that can be applied against their GHG emissions limitations. Similar to a mutual fund, the Pool aggregates individual buyers’ demand and diversifies risk by acquiring a portfolio of instruments.

GG-CAP is soliciting candidate projects that create ERs from 2005 to 2012 and conform to the rules that create compliance instruments under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Independent of the Kyoto Protocol's (KP) entry into force, Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) created by Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects and Emission Reduction Units (ERUs) created by JI projects will be usable for compliance by installations with emissions reduction requirements. CERs will be usable for compliance in the first phase of the EU program that runs from 2005-2007. Both ERUs and CERs will be usable for compliance in the program’s second phase from 2008-2012.

Emission reductions created by increased nuclear utilization are not usable for compliance. Removals achieved by land-use, land-use changes-forestry (LULUCF) activities are not usable for compliance during the first phase of the EU ETS. Also, hydropower projects larger than 20 MW that do not implement environmental and social recommendations and guidelines specified by the World Commission on Dams will not be accepted.

All projects will be scored and evaluated using Natsource’s proprietary Delivery Risk Management Tools. The required information and submisson process is outlined in the reference document. All projects should be submitted in electronic form to: Solicitation_Administrator@natsource.com, by January 31, 2005. Requests for additional information regarding this call for projects should be made to the same address.

Source: Natsource Asset Management (NAM) Corp. . Deadline: January 31, 2005
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Research grants for young scientists

The International Foundation for Science (IFS) and the CGIAR Challenge Program on Water & Food are pleased to issue a call for research proposals open to young scientists. The purpose of the grants is to provide opportunities for young researchers to contribute to the generation of scientific knowledge relevant for achieving food security and poverty alleviation as expressed in the formulation of the Challenge Program on Water & Food.

Applicants should be at the beginning of their research career, have a minimum academic degree of an MSc/MA or the equivalent, and preferably be younger than 40. Researchers from natural science and social science disciplines are welcome to apply. Applicants must be associated with a national university, a research institute or a research-oriented NGO.

The research should be conducted at the home institution of the grantee and be relevant to the CGIAR Challenge Program on Water & Food. Priority will be given to good applications from researchers based at institutions in countries adjacent to selected river basins which are part of the Challenge Program. These river basins are as follows: Andean system of basins, Indo Gangetic basin, Limpopo basin, Mekong basin, Nile basin, Volta basin, Yellow River Basin, Karkheh, Sao Francisco.

Research themes should focus on at least one of five Theme Areas: Crop Water Productivity Improvement; Water and People in Catchments; Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries; Integrated Basin Water Management Systems; The Global and National Food and Water System.

Examples of research within these themes are described on the CPWF website: www.waterforfood.org. where summaries of approved research projects are provided. Attention should also be paid to the CPWF’s research priorities, which are also outlined on the same website. Applicants can develop proposals that compliment funded CPWF projects, or else seek to address a specific CPWF research priority area.

Research grants are awarded up to a maximum value of USD 12,000 for a period of one to three years. The grants, which can be renewed twice, are intended for the purchase of scientific equipment, expendable supplies and literature, to arrange field activities, etc. The grant does not include a salary. Grantees are supposed to be salaried by, or have a stipend from, the university where the research project will be conducted.

The grant will also include mentorship and guidance on theme, basin and project from theme leaders, basin coordinators and project leaders. Applicants will be able to identify from whom they wish to receive mentoring following consultation with the individual(s) concerned.

Source: International Foundation for Science . Deadline: December 31, 2004

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