Request for Proposals
Consultancy to Conduct Baseline Research, Laboratory Analysis and Participatory Research Methodologies in Selected Pilot Sites
Office: UNDP Lao PDR
Reference Number: UNDP-LAO-00587
Deadline: 12 October 2025 @ 12:59 PM (New York time)
Contact: Procurement Officer (lao.procurement@undp.org)
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Pre-Bid Meeting
Date: 1 October 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (Online)
Zoom Link: https://undp.zoom.us/s/88209485496
Project Background
The UNDP/GEF “Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management in Lao PDR” project, implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry with UNDP support, aims to:
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Reduce harmful agrochemical use by promoting sustainable crop management.
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Improve access to low/non-chemical pest control alternatives.
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Enhance financing for environmentally sound pesticide and waste management.
The project will generate significant Global Environmental Benefits including reduction of POPs, HHP pesticides, GHG emissions, and pesticide/plastic waste, benefitting approximately 6.9 million inhabitants.
Pilot sites include:
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Kham (maize), Xiengkhouang Province
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Viengphoukha (watermelon), Luang Namtha Province
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Houn (maize) and Xay (beans/vegetables), Oudomxay Province
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Hadsayphong (vegetables), Vientiane Capital
Objective
The consultancy firm will:
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Conduct baseline research and laboratory analysis in the 5 pilot sites.
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Apply participatory research and action methodologies with farmers and communities.
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Design and implement structured monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
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Provide training, capacity building, and technical guidance to stakeholders.
Expected outputs include:
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Inception report with work plan and methodology.
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Baseline assessment report including lab results, practices, and perceptions.
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Participatory action plans for each pilot site.
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Training and capacity-building reports.
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Final consultancy report with results, recommendations, and sustainability guidance.
Scope of Work
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Facilitate consultations and agreements with government, financial institutions, universities, vocational schools, agricultural groups, and communities.
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Ensure active stakeholder participation throughout the project.
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Baseline Research
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Conduct surveys and lab testing of soil, water, and crops.
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Assess agricultural practices, pesticide use, and plastic waste management.
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Map illegal pesticide trade routes and farmer perceptions.
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Participatory Research and Action Plans
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Deliver training programs on IPM, organic farming, pesticide risk management, precision agriculture, etc.
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Facilitate participatory diagnostics and action plan development.
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Implement farmer-led innovations and improve waste management practices.
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Strengthen community networks and dissemination activities.
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Monitoring, Assessment, and Dissemination
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Design and implement monitoring frameworks with defined indicators.
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Compile and disseminate lessons learned, recommendations, and progress reports.
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Share findings via stakeholder forums, virtual platforms, and social media.
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Contract Details
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Location: Vientiane Capital and selected pilot provinces
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Duration: 6 months
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