Consultancy Service for Khada Valley Development Plan

• Country: Georgia
• Summary: Consultancy Service for Khada Valley Development Plan
• GET Ref No: 58677744
• Deadline: 12 Nov 2021
• Financier: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: TA-9552 GEO
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• Description:
• Consultancy Service for Khada Valley Development Plan Preparing the North-South Corridor Road Project - Khada Valley Development Plan (51257-002) Approval Date: 01-Aug-2018 Deadline of Submitting EOI: 12-Nov-2021 11:59 PM Manila local time Estimated Short-listing Date: 16-Nov-2021 Estimated Commencement Date: 08-Jan-2022 Estimated Commencement Date: 180,000 USD Engagement Period: 12 MONTH Objective and Purpose of the Assignment A. Objective 1. The KVDP will seek the preservation of the Khada Valley and include (i) a Development Plan that will be prepared in accordance with Georgia-s Laws and Regulations and contain all details necessary for the issuance of building permits for the defined construction zones and functional sub-zones; and (ii) a Priority Investment Plan that will serve as a guiding framework to identify, select, and prioritize sustainable projects that are suitable for government and/or private financing. Through the KVDP, ADB and EBRD will help the government in finding a balance between community development aspirations, regional development, and local conservation goals. 2. The KVDP will follow best international practices while ensuring alignment with national legislation and strategies, relevant international conventions Georgia is signatory to, and ADB/EBRD-s policies. It will foster participatory and inclusive planning, pay specific attention to nature-based and cultural heritage values, and provide an implementation framework for the long- term development of the valley. 3. Two different approaches will be followed when planning the development of the Khada Valley and its surroundings. Further to the KDVP preparation, (1) the 9 villages located within the Khada Valley and bordering the existing Gudauri recreation area will eventually be integrated to the Gudauri Recreational Plan once it will be updated; and (2) a separate development regulation plan will be prepared for the other 3 villages (Bedoni, Kvesheti, and Arakhveti) due to their location, which will be further incorporated by Dusheti Municipality under its planning documents. B. Scope of the Assignment 1. The scope of this assignment includes the development of two plans: Khada Valley Development Plan (Task 1) and Priority Investment Plan (Task 2). 2. A Khada Valley Development Plan, focusing on spatial and land-use issues, in accordance with the Code and Resolution N260 of the Government of Georgia of 3 June 3 2019 on the Rule of Spatial Planning and Urban Development Plans. The Khada Valley and its surroundings will be treated as two separate planning units and the KVDP will include two parts (sub-plans). Part 1 will cover the development regulation plan for the 9 villages located in Khadistskali gorge within the boundaries of the Gudauri Recreation Area. Part 2 will cover the development regulation plan for 3 villages located along the confluence of the rivers Mtiuleti, Aragvi and Khadistskali, which are outside of the boundaries of Gudauri Recreation Area . The survey area marked in Figure 2 should be divided into two parts according to the boundaries of Gudauri Recreation Area. The boundary between these two development regulation plans should be defined considering the boundaries of the Gudauri Recreation Area. 3. A Priority Investment Plan, presenting short-, medium- and longer-term capital and operational expenditures at the municipal/community level and also through appropriate private sector involvement. Specific objectives of this Plan will be to preserve the valley and limit impacts on its cultural heritage, assist valley residents with adapting to the changes the project will bring, and provide for the needs and impacts of the increased populations and likely commercial pressures that will ensue. The PlP will include a list of priority sustainable projects that will be considered for implementation in conjunction with the highway opening. Task 1 - Khada Valley Development Plan (KVDP) The main tasks of the Consultant will include, but not limited to, the following: • In consultation with MRDI and other relevant agencies, locate and collate as many as possible of the relevant studies of the project area, including its physical, social, environmental, and cultural aspects. Summarize takeaways from these studies into a GIS including a compendium of thematic and analytical maps, alternatively referred to as an Atlas, which is accessible, searchable and able to be updated through standard web browser applications. • Develop the KVDP in compliance with the planning principles set out in Article 8 of the Code as well as relevant Laws and Regulations (Annex 2). The KVDP must contain all the details necessary for the issuance of a building permit. The KVDP will also include a Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA) as defined by the Code, which will be informed by existing studies, public hearings, and consultations. • In line with international good practices, the KVDP will foster a participatory and inclusive planning approach and pay specific attention to nature-based and cultural heritage values including mapping of biodiversity high-value areas. • Follow a stepwise approach to develop the KVDP in accordance with the Code. These steps, outlined in Annex 4, should include the following: (i) collect data and define a planning unit; (ii) carry out fieldwork and analyze data; (iii) formulate a vision and strategy; (iv) develop a Concept Plan; (v) prepare the Development Plan; and (vi) set-up an Information System. • Consider the indicative planning unit boundaries in Figure 2 below and recommend boundaries for the KVDP, which should be supported by a detailed analysis along with robust data. Provide a detailed description and justification for the recommended planning boundaries. Take into consideration the existing Gudauri Recreational Masterplan, the forthcoming Kazbegi Spatial Territorial Plan and the Historic-Cultural Reference Plan for the Khada Valley. • Consider seasonality and complementarity with Gudauri as a determining factor in the development of the valley. While today, the valley is largely inaccessible during winter (usually between November and April), the highway will open new opportunities during winter. Engage with the tourism and business community to explore the type of activities that could be developed in the valley throughout the year (e.g.: skiing and adventurous sports). • Consider cultural heritage protection zones recommended in the Historic-Cultural Reference Plan and propose ways to reduce overall landscape impacts in the valley in the short-, medium- and long- term. • Prepare a Stakeholder Engagement Plan, which will guide the KVDP preparation and foster participatory and inclusive planning. Stakeholder groups may include local population (including youth, women and elderly groups with disabilities), local and regional authorities, private sector, Ministry of Finance, MRDI, line ministries, academia, CSOs, and project lenders. Build on the community needs assessment (Annex 6) and carry out focus group discussions including separate discussions with women and vulnerable groups (elderly, persons with disabilities) to ascertain and refine these needs and aspirations while examining their feasibility and sustainability vis-à-vis the government-s strategies and priorities. • Drawing from the KVDP vision and recommendations from stakeholders, prepare a Branding and Marketing plan to position the branding of the valley and help build up its reputation over time. This will also inform the Priority Investment Plan in Task 2. • Prepare an implementation arrangement outline for the KVDP, consisting with relevant laws and regulations, setting out a results framework, responsibilities, staffing, resources, and other matters needed to ensure that the Plan can be implemented as intended. • Finalize the KVDP and prepare it for approval in accordance the Code-s provisions.
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