Design and Implementation of a MRV System

Barbados has requested financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Barbados Climate Resilient South Coast Water Reclamation Project and plans to use part of the proceeds to finance this consultancy. The operation is BA-L1063 and the loan agreement is 5908/OC-BA.

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) invites eligible consulting firms to submit expressions of interest for the design and implementation of a monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system, aimed at strengthening the monitoring of results and compliance with the project's climate finance commitments.

The services include the design, configuration, development, testing and implementation of an information system that allows the collection, consolidation and reporting of Green Climate Fund (GCF) indicators and water resilience commitments. The consultancy will include data verification mechanisms, separation of responsibilities for collection and validation, and interoperability with BWA's project planning, management and monitoring platform. It will also ensure compatibility with the national MRV framework, where applicable, and train staff for its use and maintenance.

Firms must demonstrate at least ten years of experience in information systems for monitoring, reporting or verification of results and the satisfactory execution of at least three similar projects. Experience in programs financed by international organizations, climate finance, public services, water and climate resilience, especially in the Caribbean, will be valued.

The selection will be made in accordance with the IDB's consulting policies. Partnerships and sub-consultancies are allowed to strengthen qualifications, and the shortlist will include between five and eight eligible firms.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.