TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedE3025 v3TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CONDUCTINGENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUTERRAIL SYSTEM IN NAIROBI1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTIONThe Government of Kenya (GOK) has a commitment to improve the lives of its people through thedevelopment of infrastructure and specifically, the road network. As implied in Vision 2030 “theGovernment aspires for a country firmly interconnected through a network of roads, railways, ports,airports, water and sanitation facilities and telecommunications”. It is further envisioned by the year 2030,“it will become impossible to refer to any region of the country as “remote”. To achieve this it is theGovernment‟s obligations to ensure that investment in the nation‟s infrastructure is given the highestpriority it deserves. The proposed National Urban Transport Improvement Project (NUTRIP) is one of themilestones that will enable the government to reach its goal and is being carried out by the KenyaRailway Corporation (KRC).KRC would like to construct a high density Commuter Rail line from xxx including the lines associatedfacilities.1Environmental laws in Kenya require that the environmental and social impacts that development projectsare likely to cause should be assessed and appropriate mitigation measures put in place before the projectsare implemented. It is from this background that KRC require to conduct the Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) of the proposed project.The Terms of Reference (TOR) for undertaking the EIA have been prepared in accordance with therequirements of the applicable legislations for the Government of Kenya.2.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENTThe main objective of the consultancy services is to undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)for the Construction of a high density commuter railway line and its associated facilities. The EIA willaddress environmental impacts which may arise from construction and operation activities and providemitigation plan to prevent or minimize adverse impacts.3.0 SCOPE OF THE SERVICESThe Consultant shall perform all planning, financial, social and impact analyses related to services asdescribed therein with due care and diligence to attain the objective of the assessment. Among others, theConsultant will perform the following tasks:3.1 Task (I) Brief on Project BackgroundThe Consultant shall provide description or the profile of the developer, background to the projectproposal and its justification, need and purpose of undertaking the EIA study, EIA study methodologiesand approaches applied and structure of the report.3.2 Task (II): Description of the Proposed ProjectThe Consultant shall describe project components and activities to be implemented in each phase(s) of theproject life i.e. pre construction or mobilization, construction, operation and post-construction(demobilization). This part is meant to give a general idea of what the project will entail. To avoid1This TOR is for disclosure purposes only, to meet Bank safeguard requirements. Before the TOR issent out as part of a Request for Proposals, a description of the exact lines will be added to the TOR, andany other necessary adjustments pertaining to environmental and social impacts specific to the proposedlines will be incorporated into the TOR.
unnecessary details, focus on the project activities based on project phases {i.e. mobilization or preconstruction phase, construction phase, operation phase and demobilization phase}. The description shallinclude the following information:
Background information:Background information shall include: Title of the proposed project and developer; Projectjustification and objectives; Funds and source of funding or financier(s); Project locationincluding maps of appropriate scale; Project design , size, and capacity; Area of influence of theproject works; Project life span and Project components; Land size required; Project activitiesDescription of project activities shall be based on phases of project life cycle i.e. mobilization orpre-construction, construction, operation and maintenance, demobilization and decommissioningphases:- Mobilization or Pre-construction activities;Describe activities pertaining to land acquisition; construction camp and site workshop; projectdesign; land dispossession and property valuation; relocation and compensation arrangements; Construction activities;Describe all associated activities during construction work such as extraction constructionmaterials and water indicating its types and sources; blasting; cut and fill; land clearance; soil andgravel compaction and leveling, demolition of structures along the project reserve; types, sourcesand amount of liquid and solid waste generation and including their disposal; dust etc. Operation and maintenance activities;Identify and describe all the associated activities to be conducted during project operation andmaintenance such as project health and safety measures, operation and management of projectfacilities along the project such as public toilets, etc. Demobilization ActivitiesIdentify and elaborate on the activities to be conducted during demobilization ordecommissioning of the project including movement and demolition of construction facilities,restoration of borrow pits, termination of the temporary workers‟ employment, wastemanagement, etc. Project Requirements:Identify all types, sources and quantities of construction materials, equipments and chemicalsrequired by the project. Source and quantities of water, energy, manpower (Staffing and support)and other facilities and services required in each phase of project life etc should bementioned/discussed.3.3 Task (III): Provide Baseline Conditions or Description of the Environment to beAffectedIn order to forecast the impacts, it will be necessary to determine the initial reference or baseline state. Itis therefore, required to describe the existing environment that would be directly and/or indirectly affectedby the construction and operation of the proposed project. The „environment‟ to be affected must be basedon the project definition of the term that would include physical, biological socio-economic, cultural andhistorical factors. Only those environmental factors that are necessary for understanding the impacts ofthe planned development should be considered. Assemble, evaluate, and present baseline data on therelevant environmental characteristics of the study area. Include information on any changes anticipatedbefore the project commences.
1. Physical environment: This shall cover geology; topography; soils; climate and meteorology;ambient air quality; surface and groundwater hydrology; existing sources of air emissions;existing water pollution discharges; receiving water quality; traffic data etc2. Biological environment: flora, fauna, rare, threatened or endangered species, ecologicallyimportant or sensitive habitats, including Game and Forest reserves, significant natural sites;species of commercial importance; and species with potential to become nuisances, vectors, ordangerous (of project site and potential area of influence of the project); and3. Socio-economic and socio-cultural environment: population; land use; planned developmentactivities in the area; community structure; employment; distribution of income, goods andservices; recreation; public health; Gender issues and HIV/AIDS, cultural / historic properties;vulnerable and marginalized groups; and customs, aspirations, and attitudes to the project.The consultant shall indicate sources of data and methodologies used to acquire data. The relevantinternational and national standards of noise levels, water and air quality etc. must be applied whencomparing between the existing and anticipated impacts of project.3.4 Task (IV): Describe the Policy, Legal and Institutional FrameworkDescribe the policy, legal, institutional framework as well as regulations, strategies, standards,international conventions and treaties that are of relevance to the environmental management and theproposed undertaking in particular. They should be those, which relate to but not limited to environmentalquality, health and safety, protection of sensitive areas and protection of endangered species. Theobjective of this section is to show how the developer would comply with the existing policies, laws andadministrative/institutional conditions both at national and international levels.The following, but not limited to, are the relevant policies and legislation to be cited in relation to theproposed project undertaking(s). The Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999 Building Code By-Laws The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 and Regulations Noise Prevention and Control Rules Water Act, 2002 The Local Government Act (Cap 265) The Public Health Act (Cap, 242) Physical Planning Act (Cap 286) Land Planning Act, Cap 303 Occupiers Liability Act (Cap. 34) The Land Acquisition Act (Cap 295) Laws of Kenya The Traffic Act (Cap 403) Laws of Kenya The Wayleaves Act (Cap 292) Laws of Kenya Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, Cap. 376 Fossil Fuel Emission Control Regulation, 2006 The Roads Act, 2007 The Railway ActInternational Obligations/TreatiesThe International Conventions/Treaties to be reviewed include among others:(i) Convention on Biological Diversity (1996); and(ii) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (1997)
Furthermore, the consultant shall clearly describe the linkage between the functions of the relevantinstitutional or administrative frameworks in Kenya and the proposed project undertakings;3.5 Task (V): Stakeholders’ Consultations and Public InvolvementThe Consultant shall identify and consult all the relevant stakeholders at national and local levels. Theseinclude the Government Agencies, local NGOs, affected groups and other interested parties in order toobtain their views regarding the proposed project works. Indicate who they are, where they are, why theyare important in this project, which issues are critical to them and how they will be involved in the ESIAstudy. Particular attention shall be paid to the disadvantaged groups (e.g. children, the elderly andwomen) that may be affected by the proposed project.The consultant shall describe methodology applied during stakeholder consultations and publicparticipation such as consultative meetings, household, focus groups interviews and other mostappropriate methods to establish public views on the proposed project. Meetings with local authoritiesand the public shall be held to obtain their views on the project and its implication to the environment andsocial aspects.The consultant shall propose public consultation programme during the ESIA study and the mostappropriate methods to establish public views should be used. The consultation process should be openand transparent to ensure that the views of interested and affected parties are incorporated in the projectdesign. A summary of issues and response in table form indicating sections which address them should beprepared.There should be evidence in the ESIA to the effect that there were stakeholders‟ consultations at alllevels. Photographs, minutes of the meetings, names and signatures of consulted people could benecessary in this regard.It is emphasized that other programmes/projects that are proposed to be constructed and implemented inthe vicinity should be well understood. Relevant stakeholders should be fully consulted and theircomments and recommendations recorded for consideration before commencement of the Construction ofthe Commuter Railway Line and associated facilities. The Consultant shall conduct through consultationon the other proposed Railway projects in the same area which are proposed near the boundaries of theCommuter Railway Line. The possible effects/influence of the projects on each other should be examined.3.6 Task (VI): Analysis of Alternatives to the Proposed ProjectThe Consultant shall describe different project alternatives that were examined in the course of designingthe proposed project and identify other alternatives, which would achieve the same objectives. Include the„No action‟ alternative to demonstrate environmental and social conditions without the project. Theconsideration of alternatives should extend to sitting, design, technology, construction techniques,phasing and schedule, and operating and maintenance procedures.Compare alternatives in terms of potential environmental and social impacts; capital and operating costs;suitability under local conditions; and institutional, training, and monitoring requirements. Whendescribing the impacts, indicate which are irreversible or unavoidable and which can be mitigated. To theextent possible, quantify the costs and benefits of each alternative, incorporating the estimated costs ofany associated mitigating measures. Various environmental and social criteria should be developed toselect the best project alternatives.3.7 Task (VII): Impact Identification and AssessmentThe Consultant shall identify, analyze and assess environmental and social impacts (positive andnegative) of the proposed project works on natural resources, human beings and the ecosystems based on
the phases of project life cycle i.e. mobilization or pre-construction phase, construction phase, operationphase and decommissioning and demobilization phase. Methods applied in impact identification and thecriteria used in evaluating the levels of impacts significance of the proposed project works must bespecified.The impacts analysis should focus on both positive and negative impacts and be able to indicate whichones are positive or negative; direct or indirect; short term or long term; reversible or irreversible. TheAssessment should focus on the potential for negative environmental and social impacts caused byplanned and/or unplanned (spontaneous) in-migration of people; clearing of forest lands for agriculture;increased pressure on fuel wood, fodder and water resources; social disruptions and conflicts; and threatsto woodlands and wildlife species composition and habitats if any.The assessment should also examine the potential for linear resettlement that usually involves projectsproducing linear patterns of land acquisition. An overview shall be provided of different groups of peopleand their cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic characteristics, and how they are likely to benefit and/or benegatively affected by the project. Negative impacts may include but not be limited to physical relocation,loss of land or other physical assets, or loss of access to livelihood. The consultant should identify theproperties along the proposed project which will be affected by the implementation of the project. Thetypes and number of the properties to be affected should be indicated. Furthermore, the names andaddress of the properties‟ owners should be indicated. The Consultant shall utilize the information fromthe Valuer to address resettlement issues.The ESIA study should clearly identify and analyze cumulative and residue impacts. Wherever possible,describe impacts quantitatively, in terms of environmental components affected (area, number),environmental and social costs and benefits. Assign economic values when feasible. Characterize theextent and quality of available data, explaining significant information deficiencies and any uncertaintiesassociated with the predicted impacts.The Consultant shall use the most up to date data and methods of analyzing and assessing environmentaland social impacts. Uncertainties concerning any impact shall be indicated.The Consultant shall conduct a review of gender issues in the project area. The study shall include theproject sections which influences to the lives of men, the elderly, women, children, and disabled so as tocome up with a quantifiable analysis of the benefits which will accrue to them during and after the projectconstruction.3.8 Task (VIII): Propose Impact Mitigation MeasuresThe Consultant shall suggest cost-effective measures for minimizing or eliminating adverse impacts ofthe proposed project. Measures for enhancing positive or beneficial impacts should also berecommended. The costs of implementing these measures shall be estimated and presented.One of the mitigation measures for the resettlement impact is compensation. The consultant is thereforerequired to conduct property valuation for those properties to be affected by the project implementation toeffect compensation.The Consultant shall review the ongoing measures on HIV/AIDS awareness creation within the projectarea and propose for the mitigation measures. The proposal shall include a plan of action which willidentify responsible key implementers, time frame and expected output.
The proposed mitigation measures and cost estimate shall be included in the Bills of Quantities (BOQ) forthe project and should also include cost of supervision for the implementation of mitigation measures.Also measures to address emergencies should be covered.3.9 Task (IX): Resource Evaluation or Cost Benefit Analysis.The Consultant shall undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of costs and benefits to determine theviability of the proposed project on the environment, social and economic aspects.3.10 Task (X): Development of Environmental Management Plan (EMP)The Environmental and Social Management Plan focuses on three generic areas: implementation ofmitigation measures, institutional strengthening and training, and monitoring. The Consultant shallprepare Environmental Management Plan which will include proposed work programme, budgetestimates, schedules, staffing and training requirements and other necessary support services toimplement the mitigation measures. Institutional arrangements required for implementing thismanagement plan shall be indicated. The cost of implementing the monitoring and evaluation includingstaffing, training and institutional arrangements must be specified. Where monitoring and evaluation willrequire inter-agency and inter-Governments collaboration, this should be indicated.Identify institutional needs to implement environmental assessment recommendations. Review theauthority and capability of institutions at local, regional, and national levels and recommend how tostrengthen the capacity to implement the environmental and social management and monitoring plans.The recommendations may cover such diverse topics as new laws and regulations, new agencies oragency functions, inter-sectoral arrangements, management procedures and training, staffing, operationand maintenance training, budgeting, and financial support.The EMP should specify impact mitigation plan and environmental monitoring plan requirements. Injectcosts, responsibility and timeframe for mitigating each impact and monitoring of each environmentalparameter. Impact Mitigation plan and monitoring plan should be based on the project phases i.e.mobilization or Pre-construction, Construction, Operation, Demobilization and Decommissioning phase.3.11 Task (XI): ReportingNotwithstanding the above requirements, the contents and the structure of the Environmental and SocialImpact Assessment Report should be in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment and AuditRegulations, and Guidelines of the Government of Kenya and as prescribed in the EnvironmentalManagement and Coordination Act (EMCA 1999)The ESIA should be concise and limited to significant environmental Issues. The main text should focuson actions supported by summaries of the data collected and citations for any references used ininterpreting data. The consultant should oorganize the environmental assessment report according to theoutline below:i.ii.iii.iv.v.vi.vii.viii.ix.x.Table of contentsExecutive SummaryList of mapsList of TablesAcknowledgementE
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