Integrated Aquatic and Terrestrial Biodiversity Study at Naryn River (Kambarata-1 HPP)

Integrated Aquatic and Terrestrial Biodiversity Study on Naryn River (Kambarata-1 HPP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA Credit 7601-KG / Grant TF-C4773-KG Assignment Title: Integrated Aquatic and Terrestrial Biodiversity Study on Naryn River (Kambarata-1 HPP) Reference No . (as per Procurement Plan): KG/KA1/CS/2026/QCBS-04 The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Technical Assistance for Kambarata 1 Hydropower Plant Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Integrated Aquatic and Terrestrial Biodiversity Study on Naryn River (Kambarata-1 HPP). The objectives of this assignment are to: 1. Detailed biodiversity surveys/assessments for the construction of the diversion tunnel, expected to start in summer 2027. This includes research on: (i) Baseline biodiversity studies of terrestrial ecosystems through systematic surveys of flora and fauna in activity impact zones (tunnel entrances, access roads, waste disposal sites, construction sites); (ii) Development of measures to compensate and reimburse damage to biodiversity in the event of significant negative impacts being identified in the bypass tunnel section; (iii) Identification and mapping of critical habitats and priority biodiversity sites within the bypass tunnel area. (iv) Analysis of construction activities and their impact on biodiversity. 2. Closing biodiversity gaps identified in the ESIA. This includes research on: (i) Aquatic Biodiversity (eDNA). Environmental DNA study is designed to establish a comprehensive biodiversity baseline using state-of-the-art environmental DNA (eDNA) methods and observational methods for aquatic ecosystems and traditional survey methods for terrestrial ecosystems, explicitly linked to: construction impact pathways and Environmental and Social...