Request for Sealed Proposal (RfP) Notice For Conducting Agroecosystem Assessment of the Agroecological Villages (AEVs) in Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA Phase 3) Project Areas

Request for Sealed Proposal (RfP) Notice

For

Conducting Agroecosystem Assessment of the Agroecological Villages (AEVs) in Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA Phase 3) Project Areas

Nepal’s agricultural sector has experienced increasing challenges due to resource depletion, environmental degradation, and vulnerability to climate change (Paudel et al., 2014). Agroecology offers a sustainable alternative by integrating ecological and social principles into agricultural and food systems (Koopmans & Snapp, 2016). Agroecological systems promote greater carbon sequestration, are more resilient to climate shocks, and provide climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions. These conditions are achieved through improved soil health, biodiversity, and high diversification of species and genetic resources that are locally available within the agricultural production system (Leippert et al., 2020).

To operationalize agroecology in Nepal, Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development LI-BIRD is implementing “Scaling up climate resilient agriculture for sustainable livelihood of smallholder farmers in Nepal” (CRA) project with financial support from Bread for the World (BftW) Germany and DKA Austria in Kaski, Sindhupalchowk, and Syangja districts of Nepal since 2019. Currently, the project is running in its third phase from October 2024 till September 2027 in Sindupalchowk, Kaski, and Synagja districts. The project promotes agroecology through its Agroecological Village (AEV) model approach, which refers to geographically defined communities where integrated agroecological practices are adopted at the landscape level. Such AEVs are characterized by diverse agroecological zones, farming practices, and availability of natural resources. The model AEVs are one of the most important assignments of the CRA-III project. Thereafter, this study is designed to assess such AEVs to document and analyze the natural and managed ecosystems, including their components, services, vulnerabilities, and interactions, to support evidence-based planning and monitoring of the project.

Hence, LI-BIRD invites all eligible consultants/firms to submit the sealed proposal for undertaking the assignment. Please use the form/template provided in the EoI document while preparing your proposal. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) and Expression of Interest (EoI) document along with the supplier declaration form can be downloaded from the link below:

Download ToR

Download EoI

The sealed proposals may be submitted on or before 5:00 pm 5th August 2025 via hand delivery or courier to either of the following addresses below:

Executive Director

Local Initiatives for Biodiversity, Research and Development (LI-BIRD)

Head Office: Pokhara-12, Kaski, Nepal | Phone: +977 61 585357/576834

Or,

Programme Coordination Office: Sahachal, Sanepa-2, Lalitpur, Nepal | Phone: +977 01 5540330

E-mail: procurement@libird.org

Note: Please fill in the vendor registration form for FY 2082/83 if you or your firm is not registered in LI-BIRD’s vendor roster. Refer to the following link for the Vendor Registration Form:

• For Organization: https://hrp.libird.org/li-bird-vendor-registration?new=1
• For Individual: https://hrp.libird.org/li-bird-individual-consultant-roster?new=1

The proposal must be written in the English language. A proposal received after the deadline will not be considered for evaluation.

The proposal that does not meet the requirements will be rejected. The proposal that meets the requirements and offers the best value for money will be selected.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your proposal.