Request For Expression Of Interest: Youth Economic Empowerment Programme – NO: 00000548

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) LTD (“EACOP LTD”) invites experienced and reputable companies or organizations to express their interest in the Design and Implementation of a Youth Economic Empowerment program in EACOP affected communities.

The EACOP Project involves the construction and operation of an underground and cross-border pipeline to transport crude oil from Lake Albert area in Uganda to eastern coast of Tanzania for export to international markets. The pipeline will run from Kabaale, Hoima District in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula in Tanga, Tanzania crossing eight regions – Kagera, Geita, Shinyanga, Tabora, Singida, Dodoma, Manyara and Tanga, 28 administrative district councils and 231 communities.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THE SERVICES:

EACOP plans to deliver a discretionary social investment program in EACOP affected communities. One program under consideration is to empower youth economically. The design may include, but not be limited to:

• Identification of number and location of target communities
• Identification of beneficiaries
• Identification of opportunities for market linkages
• Development of training and capacity building program on life skills, technical skills, vocational skills, and employability skills – using existing structures and adding tailor made inputs
• Program design should consider the specific needs and interests of young women
• Facilitating access to sustainable skills enhancement programs offered through other private and public institutions
• Facilitating access to credit
• Monitoring, coaching and ongoing support

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Organizations expressing their interest are invited to document their request with:

• Details of design and implementation of similar projects preferably within some of the EACOP regions including key elements of the projects, number of beneficiaries and overall value.
• Proof of registration with relevant Tanzanian Registration Bodies (Current BRELA Search, NGO Registration, OSHA).
• Proof of registration with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and Tax Clearance Certificate for the latest year available if relevant.
• Proof of Registration with EWURA Local Supplier Service Provider (LSSP) database, or a proof of application for registration at the time of submission of the response to this expression of interest is strongly recommended.
• Compliance with Local Content Regulations, 2017 and Local Company definition.
• Financial capacity to deliver the services required including submission of financial accounts for year.
• Evidence of a QHSE Management system, organization, and process in compliance with applicable Local and Industry standards for similar works.
• Proof of Anti-corruption, Anti-bribery, Compliance and Human Rights policies.

Companies which have the ability, capacity, and resources to implement the activities listed above should express their interest by sending an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email, together with the above listed documents through an email to procurement.tz@eacop.com (max. email size 20Mb) on or before 17:00 hours East African Time (EAT), on 21/07/2024 Email subject shall be: EOI 00000548: Youth Economic Empowerment Programme Statements of EOI should be no more than ten (10) to twenty (20) pages long. All Expression of Interests should be submitted in English Language

Note: EACOP LTD will review and assess the documents provided by companies that have expressed interest in accordance with this EOI and conduct evaluations based on internal criteria to determine which companies will be included in the list of pre-qualified companies. Only the pre-qualified companies will receive, by signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), an invitation to bid as a continuation of the call for tender process. EACOP LTD reserves the right at its sole discretion to make the decision to select or reject a company and maintain its decision without having to give reasons to the company concerned.