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IC Firm for Safe and Sustainable Waste Management and Disposal in Guinea-Bissau
Procurement Process
RFP - Request for proposal
Office
UNDP-GNB - GUINEA-BISSAU
Deadline
24-Apr-25 @ 07:49 AM (New York time)
Published on
10-Apr-25 @ 12:00 AM (New York time)
Reference Number
UNDP-GNB-00233
Contact
Procurement Giunea-Bissau - procurementgnb.gw@undp.org
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UNDP Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau faces critical challenges in solid waste management, compounded by rapid urbanization and weak institutional capacity. Waste collection services in urban centers are irregular, with large portions of waste left uncollected and untreated, resulting in severe environmental and public health risks. The country lacks an effective landfill management system, with existing disposal sites operating without proper controls. This contributes to significant methane emissions, contamination of water sources, and hazardous conditions for surrounding communities.
The Safe and Sustainable Waste Management and Disposal in Guinea-Bissau project, jointly implemented by UN-Habitat and UNDP, aims to address these challenges by establishing a resilient, safe, and sustainable waste management system. With a budget of USD 20 million over five years, the project focuses on:
- Improving landfill operations to ensure better waste disposal management and reduce environmental impacts through collection, transport and trial.
- Enhancing circular economy initiatives to promote waste reduction, recycling and transforming, for financial sustainability.
- Strengthening technical expertise within government institutions, micro and small entrepreneurs and local communities to develop long-term waste management solutions.
Guinea-Bissau's geographical and socio-economic context further underscores the urgency of addressing waste management issues. Approximately 65% of the country’s territory is classified as a coastal zone, exposing urban areas, particularly Bissau, to flooding, coastal erosion, and other climate-related risks. The Autonomous Sector of Bissau, home to 30-35% of the country’s 2.2 million population, is a low-lying coastal city that has developed chaotically, with limited urban planning and inadequate infrastructure. The city is surrounded by key water bodies, including the Corubal River, the Geba River, and São Martinho River, making it highly vulnerable to waste-related pollution.
The socio-economic conditions in Bissau and other project-targeted cities reveal high levels of poverty and social vulnerability, particularly among women and youth. Many communities have demonstrated resilience and innovative approaches to waste management yet lack financial and technical support to scale their efforts. Addressing these challenges requires a systematic and integrated approach, combining infrastructure improvements, policy development, and capacity-building initiatives.
To support the implementation of this initiative, an international consultancy firm will be engaged for 70 days to provide technical expertise in waste management systems, landfill rehabilitation (using the Fukuoka method), and circular economy strategies. The firm will play a crucial role in guiding project activities, ensuring sustainability, and aligning interventions with global best practices.