Consultancy for the development of a methodological guide for disaster risk assessment and climate change in sanitation infrastructure projects

The Inter-American Development Bank invites consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest to develop a methodological guide to assess and manage disaster and climate change risks in sanitation infrastructure projects in Panama, strengthening the resilience of investments.

The consultancy includes the following activities:

1. Regulatory and technical diagnosis: Analyze the Panamanian regulatory framework, international methodologies, and the characteristics of sanitation infrastructure, including networks, pumping stations, and treatment plants.

2. Climate risk assessment: Define procedures to identify threats, exposure, vulnerability and criticality of infrastructures under current and future climate scenarios.

3. Development of the methodological guide: Develop assessment tools, matrices, checklists and criteria to prioritize adaptation and risk reduction measures.

4. Pilot application and validation: Test the methodology in selected projects or assets of the Coordinating Unit of the Sanitation Program of Panama (UCPSP), incorporating the necessary adjustments.

5. Training and transfer: Deliver two training sessions and support institutional adoption of the guide through administrative tools.

Interested companies should carefully review the registration requirements on the relevant IDB portal and ensure that all requested information is completed before submitting their Statement of Interest (EOI).