The REOI is open to Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)/firms registered in Bangladesh, meeting the following minimum eligibility criteria:
i. Valid registration with NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) / Department of Social Services, as applicable, with registration certificate and renewal (if any) to be submitted.
ii. Minimum 7 (Seven) years of demonstrated experience in land acquisition, resettlement, Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)/Land Acquisition Plan (LAP) implementation, or social safeguard/livelihood restoration assignments, preferably in donor-funded or government infrastructure projects.
iii. Experience of working with Deputy Commissioner (DC) offices, Project Implementation Units (PIU), or similar government land administration bodies in Bangladesh.
iv. Adequate qualified professional staff (sociologists, resettlement/safeguard specialists, surveyors, community mobilizers) available for deployment.
v. Sound financial standing, evidenced by average annual turnover over the last three (3) years and audited financial statements/bank solvency certificate.
vi. Not blacklisted/debarred by any Government of Bangladesh agency, development partner, or under the CPTU/e-GP Debarment list.
vii. Tax Identification Number (TIN) and up-to-date VAT registration certificate.
viii. Association/joint venture with other NGOs/firms is permitted but association with foreign firms is not encouraged, consistent with the Contract Type field above.
 

The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) has decided to improve road connectivity by constructing Mahadev, Ganeshwari, and Someshwari Bridge-3 and Nitai Bridge on missing links of the Sunamganj-Netrokona-Mymensingh-Sherpur-Jamalpur (Dhanua Kamalpur) (Z-2834) road, and Someshwari Bridge-2 adjacent to the old, narrow, damaged Someshwari Bridge on the Shyamganj-Jaria-Birisiri-Durgapur (Z-3704) road, implemented jointly with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
The Z-2834 road, a 172.00 km strategic border route, is vital for cross-district mobility and trade. While a 128 km section between Mahishkhola (Netrokona) and Dhanua Kamalpur (Jamalpur) is complete, four links remain disconnected at the 9th, 21st, 35th, and 47th km due to river crossings (Mahadev, Ganeshwari, Someshwari, Nitai), limiting transport and economic integration. The missing bridges will restore connectivity, linking Kalmakanda and Durgapur Upazilas (Netrokona) with Haluaghat and Dhobaura Upazilas (Mymensingh). GoB has allocated funds to engage an NGO for Land Acquisition (LA) and RAP implementation.
Project Components:
i. Two Extradosed Bridges (1,320 m) and three Arch Bridges (568 m)
ii. 2,922.8 m Viaduct/Elevated Road
iii. Approach Road, 6.048 km
iv. Service Road, 1.77 km
v. Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Compensation.
The project road section spans 10.85 km across Netrokona and Mymensingh districts. Residential, commercial, and community establishments will require relocation. Agricultural land losers and indirectly affected households will face income loss from acquisition of about 41.92 hectares of land. RHD estimates 335 households and 122 business units requiring relocation. Compensation will be paid to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) through the NGO, per the approved RAP.
 

The NGO/firm must demonstrate the following minimum experience, resources, and delivery capacity:
i. A minimum of 7 (Seven) years' institutional experience in resettlement, land acquisition support, or social safeguard implementation, with at least 2 (Two) similar assignments in Road/ Bridge Construction Projects completed in the last 10 (Ten) years for government or donor-funded infrastructure projects.
ii. Working with MDB Financed Projects in similar assignments will be preferred.
iii. Core team availability, including a Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, Gender Expert, Database Manager, MIS Expert, Area Manager and other support staffs.
iv. Proven data management capability for PAP (Project Affected Persons) census, asset inventory, and compensation tracking, including MIS/database systems for resettlement records.
v. Logistical capacity to support DLAC/CLAC meetings, Joint Verification Surveys, and DC-office coordination, including transport, equipment, and materials for land demarcation.
vi. Sufficient Financial capacity evidenced by average annual turnover for the last three (3) years and Liquid Assets, consistent with the assignment's estimated cost ceiling.
vii. Sound understanding of Bangladesh's Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Act, 2017, and IsDB/GoB resettlement and safeguard policy requirements.
 

The Consultant shall perform the following tasks:
i. Review, revise and update the existing Land Acquisition Plan (LAP) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) based on the actual land requirements, detailed census findings, prevailing field conditions and requirements of the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) offices, in coordination with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU).
ii. Assist in reviewing plot indexes and LAPs, coordinating with the respective DC offices to obtain revised LAPs, and providing surveyors to support the LAP revision process.
iii. Collect the latest plot-wise Parcha/Khatian from the relevant government land-record offices and provide logistical support for surveys conducted by the DC, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Assistant Commissioner (Land) [AC (Land)] and PIU.
iv. Assist in organizing District Land Allocation Committee (DLAC) and Central Land Allocation Committee (CLAC) meetings and in preparing and serving notices under Section 3, including arranging notice papers, photocopying and related logistical support.
v. Assist in demarcating the land covered by the proposed LAP, including providing the necessary materials and logistical support, and arrange transportation, fuel, meals and refreshments for the Joint Verification Survey conducted by the respective DC offices.
vi. Prepare an Operational Manual and Implementation Matrix for the implementation and management of the RAP.
vii. Conduct a comprehensive census, videography, drone videography and joint survey to identify Project-Affected Persons (PAPs) and assess losses of assets and livelihoods in accordance with the approved Entitlement Matrix (EM), in consultation with the PIU.
viii. Establish Resettlement Information Desks at suitable locations and prepare and disseminate resettlement-related information materials, including brochures and leaflets.
ix. Support joint verification and surveys conducted by the DC off