Dominica — Individual Consultant Project Development Consultant (Pillar 2)

Please find below our consolidated responses to the clarification questions received to date. These responses are shared with all interested applicants to ensure equal access to information. The Terms of Reference (TORs) for the assignment, are attached for ease of reference.

1. National Counterpart and Priority intervention What sector, development issue and national counterpart does the priority project concept concern? Could the existing concept note be made available to prospective applicants? The national counterparts are the Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment and the Dominica National Conservation Trust Fund (DNCTF). The selected consultant will work with the national focal points to identify, refine and finalise the project concept, in line with the objectives of the CC+ Pillar 2 Call objectives of Enhancing Climate-Smart, Gender-Responsive Public Governance in the Caribbean aligned to supporting private sector climate action, fostering Climate Resilience and inclusive economic growth. Relevant background documentation will be shared with the selected consultant.

2. Level of effort and budget Is there an indicative level of effort (number of days, hours or range) or budget for the assignment? The assignment is expected to be completed over a period of four months from the contract start date. Applicants are expected to indicate the number of professional days they propose to fulfil the assignment. For guidance, we anticipate a minimum level of effort of 30 professional days. In your submission, please show your proposed number of days and daily rate, and how they relate to the four deliverables outlined in the Terms of Reference.

3. Schedule and work plan Are there expected submission dates for Deliverables 2–4? The work plan, including submission dates for Deliverables 2–4, will be finalised in discussion with the selected consultant during contract negotiations.

4. Fee presentation Is there an indicative budget range or ceiling, and should the proposed fee include a breakdown of professional fees, expenses and applicable taxes? Applicants should propose a lump-sum amount for professional fees. A breakdown (e.g., number of days and daily rate) may be included if desired. Any expenses, including travel, should be itemised separately. The IDB does not withhold or pay taxes on consultant fees; consultants are responsible for any taxes owed under the laws of their country of residence or citizenship. The proposed fee should therefore be inclusive of any such taxes.

5. Breakdown of the lump-sum fee Should the lump-sum fee be broken down to show how it was calculated (e.g., number of days and daily rate)? Yes. Applicants are welcome to provide a breakdown showing the proposed number of professional days, the daily rate and the allocation across deliverables.

6. Travel and related costs Should the lump-sum fee include travel to Dominica? The assignment will be carried out off-site, with in-person consultations as appropriate. Travel to Dominica will apply only if required by a consultant not based in Dominica and will be authorized in advance by the IDB. Any travel-related costs (e.g., airfare, accommodation and per diem) should be indicated separately and not included in the amount for professional fees. The number and duration of missions will be determined with the selected consultant. Applicants are welcome to propose their recommended approach and methodology, including any missions they consider necessary. We also encourage suitably qualified local based consultants to apply.

7. Travel and consultations How many missions or consultation workshops are anticipated? The implementation plan, including any missions and consultation workshops, will be finalised in discussion with the selected consultant during contract negotiations. Applicants are welcome to propose their recommended approach and methodology.

8. Consultations and validation meetings Are in-person workshops and validation meetings in Dominica expected, or can consultations be held virtually? This will be determined with the selected consultant. Applicants are welcome to propose their recommended approach and methodology, which may combine virtual and in-person engagement.

9. Budget of the project to be designed What is the overall budget for the project the consultant will be designing? The final budget will be informed by subsequent consultations and engagement with national stakeholders. For guidance, the project is expected to have a budget of at least US$200,000.

10. Data and technical inputs What baseline data and diagnostic studies are available? Is the consultant expected to undertake primary data collection or commission any specialist assessments? Primary data collection is not anticipated, and the consultant is not expected to commission specialist assessments. The consultant will be expected to carry out a needs analysis and prioritise project interventions in line with the CC+ Pillar 2 Call objectives. This work will draw on available documentation and on consultations with, and input from, the national focal points, and will result in a comprehensive project proposal and Technical Cooperation (TC) package.

11. Available documentation Are the CC+ proposal templates, results framework and operating guidance available before submission? The relevant IDB/CC+ proposal templates, results framework and operating guidance for project preparation will be provided to the selected consultant.

12. Procurement and technical support What level of detail is required for the procurement plan and accompanying terms of reference? Will the Facility Coordination Unit provide procurement and environmental/social technical guidance? Templates will be provided to the selected consultant. Applicants may also consult the IDB procurement notices page for examples: https://www.iadb.org/en/how-we-can-work-together/procurement/procurement-projects/procurement-notices. The CC+ Facility Coordination Unit will provide procurement and environmental and social technical guidance during the assignment.

13. Review arrangements What review periods and number of consolidated revision rounds should applicants allow for within the four-month schedule? Applicants should allow for a review period of approximately 10 working days per deliverable and at least two consolidated rounds of revision.

14. Review timing and contract start What is the expected turnaround time for the Bank’s review of each deliverable, and what is the anticipated contract start date? The Bank expects to review deliverables within approximately 10 working days of submission. The anticipated contract start date is November 2026, subject to completion of the selection process.

We hope these clarifications are helpful and look forward to receiving your Expressions of Interest.