Since 2019, the Government of Cameroon has been implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure and

Value Chain Development Project (AIVDP) in the South West Region with financial support from the Islamic Development Bank. This Project is a follow up project to the Rumpi Area Participatory Development Project that was implemented in the Region from 2005 to 2012. The overall objective of

the Project is to contribute to inclusive growth in the Region through enhanced agricultural productivity and value chain development. The development objectives are to: (i) increase incomes of

smallholders and agriculture service providers; (ii) improve access to basic social/public services

(WATSAN, education and health); and (iii) enhance the capacity (operational and institutional) of Farmers' Organizations (cooperatives for the most part) in undertaking rural development projects.

The M&E plan of the Project envisages several externat assessments including a baseline study, a midterm review, a final evaluation and an impact assessment.

The Coordinator of AIVDP hereby launches an Open National Invitation to Tender for the recruitment

of a Consultancy Firm to carry out the final evaluation of the Project. Details of the selection procedure and services to be provided by the selected consultant are provided in the Terms of Reference.

This National Invitation to Tender is open to Cameroonian-based consultancy firms that have proven their ability and expertise in evaluating multilaterally funded agriculture and rural developmcnt projects.

The consultancy which forms the subject of this invitation to tender shah be financed by AIVDP Government of Cameroon funds for the 2025 financial year.

The file may be obtained from the address below, as soon as this notice is published against payment of the sum of 20,000 (Twenty thousand) francs CFA. The method of payment will bc to CAS-ARMP Account No 97568660001-28 in any BICEC Bank Branch.

The file may be obtained from the address below, as soon as this notice is published against payment of the sum of 20,000 (Twenty thousand) francs CFA. The method of payment will bc to CAS-ARMP Account No 97568660001-28 in any BICEC Bank Branch.

The bids should be written in English or French. Technical and financial offers should be prepared in 7 copies each (1 original and 6 copies marked as such) and presented in separate sealed envelopes as follows:

Envelop A: Technical Proposai

·         A cover letter indicating how the bidder's qualifications, expertise and experiences are relevant to this assignment;

·         An updated detailed CV showing the candidate's qualifications, relevant expertise and experiences in similar missions;

·         Two professional references that can be consulted on the candidate's performance in similar missions;

·         Proposed evaluation methodology and work plan

·         Copies of past contracts or other proofs of the firm's participation (especially as lead consultant) in similar missions.

Envelop B: Financial offer

·         Financial offer subrnission letter indicating the total proposed budget without taxes and with

taxes in figures and in words;

·         Detailed cost estimates;

·         Proposed payment schedule.

Both envelops should be placed in an outer sealed envelope labeled as follows:

OPEN NATIONAL INVITATION TO TENDER No. 001/AIVDP/GoC/²⁰²⁵ OF 03/02/2025
FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANCY FIRM FOR THE FINAL
EVALUATION OF THE AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND VALUE CHAIN
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (AIVDP)

This final evaluation will be carried out over a maximum period of 60 days from the date of the issue of the service order for the external evaluator to start work.

The bids should be written in English or French. Technical and financial offers should be prepared in 7 copies each (1 original and 6 copies marked as such) and presented in separate sealed envelopes as follows:

Envelop A: Technical Proposai

·         A cover letter indicating how the bidder's qualifications, expertise and experiences are relevant to this assignment;

·         An updated detailed CV showing the candidate's qualifications, relevant expertise and experiences in similar missions;

·         Two professional references that can be consulted on the candidate's performance in similar missions;

·         Proposed evaluation methodology and work plan

·         Copies of past contracts or other proofs of the firm's participation (especially as lead consultant) in similar missions.

Envelop B: Financial offer

·         Financial offer subrnission letter indicating the total proposed budget without taxes and with

taxes in figures and in words;

·         Detailed cost estimates;

·         Proposed payment schedule.

Both envelops should be placed in an outer sealed envelope labeled as follows:

OPEN NATIONAL INVITATION TO TENDER No. 001/AIVDP/GoC/²⁰²⁵ OF 03/02/2025
FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANCY FIRM FOR THE FINAL
EVALUATION OF THE AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND VALUE CHAIN
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (AIVDP)

Bids prepared and sealed as described above should be delivered to the following address on or before 05/03/2025 at 10:00 am prompt.

Agriculture Infrastructure and Value Chain Development Project Attention: Dr. Besong Ntui OGORK, Project Coordinator

P.O. Box 336, Buea — Cameroon

Tel. (237) 233323411

"To be opened only during the Bids Opening Session"

Interested consultants can obtain further information from the above address or by Email to aivdp.buea a umaii.com

For the Agriculture Infrastructure and Value Chain Development Project (AIVDP),