EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(EOI)

Title of Consulting Service: DWRI/WIDMD/EOI-

03/077-78

Method of Consulting Service: National

Project Name : Impact Study of River Training Works on Mahakali, Karnali

and Geruwa rivers in respective districts like Darchula, Kanchanpur, Bardiya.
EOI : DWRI/WIDMD/EOI-03/077-78
Office Name: Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, Lalitpur
Office Address: Lalitpur Lalitpur

Funding agency : Government Budget

 Standard EOI Document

Abbreviations

CV - Curriculum Vitae
DO - Development Partner
EA - Executive Agency
EOI - Expression of Interest
GON - Government of Nepal
PAN - Permanent Account Number
PPA - Public Procurement Act
PPR - Public Procurement Regulation
TOR - Terms of Reference
VAT - Value Added Tax
Table of Contents

Section I. A. Request for Expression of Interest 4

Section II. B. Instructions for submission of Expression of Interest 6
Section III. C. Objective of Consultancy Services or Brief TOR 8
Section IV. D. Evaluation of Consultant's EOI Application 29
Section V. E. EOI Forms and Formats 32
 A. Request for
Expression of Interest
 Request for Expression of Interest
Government of Nepal (GoN)
Name of Employer: Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, Lalitpur

Date: 09-05-2021 00:00

Name of Project: Impact Study of River Training Works on Mahakali, Karnali and Geruwa rivers in respective districts like
Darchula, Kanchanpur, Bardiya.
1. Government of Nepal (GoN) has allocated fund toward the cost of Impact Study of River Training Works on Mahakali, Karnali
and Geruwa rivers in respective districts like Darchula, Kanchanpur, Bardiya. and intend to apply portion of this fund to
eligible payments under the Contract for which this Expression of Interest is invited for National consulting service
2. The Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, Lalitpur now invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible consulting
firms (“consultant”) to provide the following consulting services: Impact Study of River Training Works on Mahakali, Karnali
and Geruwa rivers in respective districts like Darchula, Kanchanpur, Bardiya.
3. Interested eligible consultants may obtain further information and EOI document free of cost at the address Department of
Water Resources and Irrigation, Lalitpur,www.bolpatra.gov.np/egp during office hours on or before 09-06-2021 12:00 or visit
e-GP system www.bolpatra.gov.np/egp or visit the client’s website www.bolpatra.gov.np/egp
4. Consultants may associate with other consultants to enhance their qualifications.

5. Expressions of interest shall be delivered online through e-GP system www.bolpatra.gov.np/egp www.bolpatra.gov.np/egp on
or before 09-06-2021 12:00
6. In case the last date of obtaining and submission of the EOI documents happens to be a holiday, the next working day will be
deemed as the due date but the time will be the same as stipulated.
7. EOI will be assessed based on Qualification 40.0 %, Experience 50.0 %, and Capacity 10.0 % of consulting firm and key
personnel. Based on evaluation of EOI, only shortlisted firms will be invited to submit technical and financial proposal through
a request for proposal.
8. Minimum score to pass the EOI is 60
B. Instructions for Submission of Expression of
 Instructions for Submission of Expression of Interest
1. Expression of Interest may be submitted by a sole firm or a joint venture of consulting firms.

2. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (descriptions,
organization and employee and of the firm or company, description of assignments of similar nature completed in the last 7
years and their location, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and the key personnel to be involved in the
proposed assignment).
3. This expression of interest is open to all eligible consulting firm/company/ organization.

4. In case, the applicant is individual consultant, details of similar assignment experience, their location in the previous 4 years and
audited balance sheet and bio data shall be considered for evaluation.
5. The assignment has been scheduled for a period of 10 month. Expected date of commencement of the assignment is 29-06-
2021.
6. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the QCBS method.

7. Expression of Interest should contain following information:

(i) A covering letter addressed to the representative of the client on the official letter head of company duly signed by
authorized signatory.
(ii) Applicants shall provide the following information in the respective formats given in the EOI document:

• EOI Form: Letter of Application (Form 1)

• EOI Form: Applicant’s Information (Form 2)

• EOI Form: Work Experience Details (Form 3(A), 3(B) & 3(C))

• EOI Form: Capacity Details (Form 4)

• EOI Form: Key Experts List (form 5).

8. Applicants may submit additional information with their application but shortlisting will be based on the evaluation of
information requested and included in the formats provided in the EOI document.
9. The Expression of Interest (EOI) document must be duly completed and submitted in sealed envelope and should be clearly
marked as “EOI Application for Short-listing for the Impact Study of River Training Works on Mahakali, Karnali and Geruwa
rivers in respective districts like Darchula, Kanchanpur, Bardiya..The Envelope should also clearly indicate the name and
address of the Applicant. Alternatively, applicants can submit their EOI application through e-GP system by using the forms
and instructions provided by the system.
10. The completed EOI document must be submitted on or before the date and address mentioned in the “Request for Expression of
Interest”. In case the submission falls on public holiday the submission can be made on the next working day. Any EOI
Document received after the closing time for submission of proposals shall not be considered for evaluation.
C. Objective of Consultancy Services or Brief TOR
  

TERMS OF REFERENCE
(TOR)
FOR

PACKAGE-3
IMPACT STUDY OF
RIVER TRAINING
WORKS ON MAHAKALI,
KARNALI AND GERUWA
RIVERS

MAY, 2021
Table of Contents
1. BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. 2
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY .......................................................................................................... 4
3. STUDY AREA ..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Specific ............................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 Mahakali river, Darchula and Kanchanpur............................................................................ 5
3.2.2 Karnali river, Kailali ................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.2.1 Geruwa River, Kailali ....................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2.2 Karnali River, Kailali ....................................................................................................... 11
4. SCOPE OF WORKS........................................................................................................................... 12
5. METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................................. 14
6. DURATION OF WORKS .................................................................................................................. 15
7. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 15
8. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................... 16
9. TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE IMPACT STUDY REPORT ...................................................... 17
10. MODE OF PAYMENT .................................................................................................................. 19
11. PROPERTY RIGHTS ..................................................................................................................... 19
12. DATA AND FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY CLIENT ...................................................... 19
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL .......................................................................................... 19

LIST OF TABLES
Table 3: Submittals details ....................................................................................................................... 15
Table 4: Manpower Details ...................................................................................................................... 16
Table 5: Payment mode and details......................................................................................................... 19

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 6: Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of Karnali river basin (KRB), Nepal .................................. 9
 Terms of Reference (TOR)
for
Impact Study of River Training Works on Mahakali, Karnali and Geruwa
rivers

1. BACKGROUND
Nepal is mountainous region that constitutes 70% of the total area of the country comprises a
geologically active zone where instability due to tectonic activity and steep slope erosion is
predominant throughout the country. Almost 80% of the rainfall occurs during the monsoon
period from June to September and during this period our river system become more hostile in
cutting the river banks and inundating the nearby agricultural lands and settlements and thereby
damaging numerous lives and properties each year. In addition to this natural process,
infrastructural development activities and increasing population have triggered further
destabilization of the land surface. This continuous man-made destabilization stems from
activities such as deforestation, road building and encroachment towards the flood plain. Nepal
boasts seven of the world's eight highest peaks, including Mount Everest. It is also a landlocked
country with its nearest point to the sea being 960 km array. It has a unique altitudinal variation
from 60m at Jhapa in the south to 8,848 m at Mt. Everest, quite a big variation in such a small
country.
There are more than 6000 rivers and streams in Nepal. Most of them flow from the north towards
the south, generally with high velocity due to high river gradient. Most of the big rivers are snow
fed which originate from the Himalayan ranges that are covered by perpetual snow. As the
topography of the country is steep, rugged and fragile with complex geology, very high intensity
of rainfall during the monsoon season causes floods, landslides and debris flow.
The Terai and middle hilly region of Nepal is wildly exposed to serious floods with the onset
every monsoon. The river of Nepal originates from Himalayas, Mahabharat and Churia ranges
and merge in India in Genetic plain. Due to pressure of population growth and comparatively
more availability of economic opportunities during non-flood period, people are migrating and
settling in the flood plains of big rivers. In addition to this, unplanned development activities are
taking place, further aggravating the situation. The inundation in Terai is mainly associated with
road (road embankment), diversion headwork with limited waterway and irrigation canal
building (contour canal embankment) as well as encroachment in flood plains. These
development activities are ongoing in both Nepalese and Indian Territory (close to Nepal-India
frontier). There are also many torrential rivers and geologically speaking there is instability due
to tectonic activity and ongoing erosion elsewhere. Water induced disasters, thus, have been
occurring more frequently in recent times. There is always the inherent danger of severe damage
and disruption to the daily lives and economic activities of inhabitants during the events of
flooding.
During course of flow, river carries a huge amount of sediment and is deposited in bed and
causes continuous erosion of river-bank and the periodic changes in the course itself of many
rivers warning serious attention. Soil erosion, mass movement of slopes including landslides,
rock failure, slumps, and debris torrents cause tremendous destruction of productive land,
irrigation systems, foot trails, road alignment as well as settlements and other infrastructure in
the hills. In the Terai plain, due to mild bed slope, the river deposits substantial amount of
sediment causing shifting, meandering, widening and braiding, scouring bank erosion and under
cutting, inundation of lower Terai during monsoon, and siltation on farm land. In some cases, the
mining of riverbeds for construction material is common and the problem is under mining of
bridge piers, irrigation structures, river protection works etc.
Department of Water Induced Disaster Management (DWIDM) and now DWRI has been taking
measures in these disaster-stricken areas. The measures however, are limited to remedial ones
and the implementation of effective measures has been difficult due to lack of overall flood
mitigation plan for the basin. Due to enormous problem and limitations of resources, it is not
possible to tackle the problem at a single stroke but it would be useful to develop a Technical
Plan for Flood Mitigation and to implement the measures effectively based on this approach.
Taking account of all these circumstances DWIDM and now DWRI intends to prepare the
Impact study of River Training Works on Mahakali, Karnali and Geruwa rivers which
contain the socio-technical aspect of the river management sustainable in cooperation with the
beneficiary population. Based on this Technical Plan, mitigation plan for future can be done
effectively, which save not only the infrastructure but also it can preserve the geological
environment of adjoining area of river.
Nepal is exposed to many disaster types including earthquake, flood, landslide, drought, storm,
avalanche, hailstorm, fire, epidemic and ecological hazard. A wide range of physiological,
geological, ecological, meteorological and demographic factors contributes to the vulnerability
of disasters to the country. Major factors contributing to disasters are rapid population growth,
slow economic development, a high degree of environmental degradation, fragile land and high
elevation of slopes.
Flood and landslide are often interrelated in Nepal. Some landslides are triggered by riverbank
erosion, and some flash floods are aggravated by landslides in the areas adjoining riverbanks.
Both these phenomena occur during the monsoon season. Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs)
are common in the Himalayan region, and are triggered by a wide range of hydrological and
seismic factors. Disastrous flash floods usually occur in Nepal when landslides or debris block a
river for several hours and water is then released suddenly, inundating areas downstream.
Continuous heavy rainfall may also cause flash floods in many rivers originating in hilly regions.
Flash floods may also be caused by an avalanche, snowstorm or cloudburst.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The broad objectives of the activity are to prepare concise project report that is acceptable to
DWRI as well as national and international donors and also from which even the proposed
activities and recommendations could be started/implemented right way through the available
GON's resources or available other resources to GON.
The specific objectives of the study are as follows:
 Review of literatures, reports and documents as well as historical background with
problems and counter measures.
 Community involvement, socio-economic impact, use of local technology before and
after the project implementation.
 Creation of Hydrological and meteorological parameters database and using
appropriate hydrological modeling tool.
 Compare land use land cover pattern, river morphology, infrastructure development
(road, building, education, health, agriculture, other sectors etc.) trend before and
after the project implementation, impact (economic, social, cultural, health, education
and other sectors) assessment, investment pattern in the study area.
  Climate change, livelihood condition, change in economic status, migration trend in
the study area.
 Major flood event, impact on (water users, aquatic ecology, increased human
intervention, agricultural practices, loss of riparian habitats).
 Recommendation for the design parameters in River Management works.

3. STUDY AREA
3.1 General
The study reach are as:

a. Mahakali river, Darchula – starting from Lasku Khola to Namaskar Mandir (Mahakali
Municipality 4 and 5)
b. Mahakali river, Kanchanpur – starting from Bhujela (Bhimdutta Municipality 11) to
Nepal India Border at Left bank and from Syaule (Dodhara Chadani Municipality) to
Nepal India Border at Right bank
c. Karnali river, Kailali – starting from Budi Kulo intake (Okhariya) Rajapur Municipality
upto Nepal India Border
d. Geruwa river, Kailali – starting from Budi Kulo intake (Okhariya) Rajapur Municipality
upto Nepal India Border

3.2 Specific
3.2.1 Mahakali river, Darchula and Kanchanpur
The Sharda River, also called Kali River and Mahakali River, originates at Kalapani in
the Himalaya at an elevation of 3,600 m. It flows along Nepal's western border with India and
has a basin area of 14,871 km2. It joins Ghaghra River, a tributary of the Ganges. It takes the
name Kali River from the union of the two streams at Gunji as it flows through the hills. After
Brahmadev Mandi near Tanakpur, it enters the Terai plains, where it is called Sharda River. It
offers potential for hydroelectric power generation. The river is also proposed as source for one
of the many projects in the Himalayan component of the Indian Rivers Inter-link project.

The sources of the Sharda river have seen much debate through history. The tradition believes
that the river originates from a collection of springs near the Kalapani village. A remarkable
collection of springs regarded as sacred by the Indians and erroneously considered by them as
the source of the Kali river, though the headwaters of the latter lie 30 miles further north-west.
The springs are in fact unimportant tributaries.
In the British definition of 1911, the Sharda River is formed by the union of two headwaters:
the Kalapani River that originates below the Lipulekh Pass and the Kuthi Yankti river that rises
below the Limpiyadhura range. But both the streams have been termed "Kali River" on different
occasions. The Sharda River serves as the boundary between Uttarakhand's Kumaon
Division and Nepal from "a little below the Kalapani encamping ground" (30.217°N 80.904°E).

The Sharda River receives from the right, the Darma River at Tawaghat (29°57′N 80°36′E). It
passes Dharchula and receives Gori Ganga at Jauljibi, after which it exists the high mountains
that reach into the alpine zone. At 29°36′N 80°24′E the first important left-bank (L) tributary
from Nepal, the Chameliya joins after flowing southwest from Nepal's Gurans
Himal (including Api). A bazaar town Jhulaghat (29°34′N 80°21′E) is on both sides of the river.
Then the Kali receives the Sarju River (R) at 29°27′N 80°15′E. The area around Pancheshwar is
called Kali Kumaon.

The Sharda River exits the Hill Region at Jogbudha Valley and receives two tributaries: Ladhiya
(R) at 29°12′N 80°14′E and Ramgun (L) at 29°9′N 80°16′E. Then it enters the lower Shiwalik
Hills. Tanakpur (R) town is just above the dam of Sharda Reservoir at 29°3′N 80°7′E. Here
water is diverted into an irrigation canal. Finally, the river exits the last hills into the Terai plains,
passing the towns Banbasa (R) and Mahendranagar (Bhim Datta) (L). It flows southeast for
another 100 km in Uttar Pradesh to join the Ghaghara River as a right-bank tributary
at 27°39′N 81°17′E, some 30 km. NW of Bahraich.

In Nepal, the Sharda River lies entirely in the Sudurpashchim Pradesh of Nepal and in
the Mahakali Zone which flows through – Baitadi District with Baitadi as its
headquarters, Dadeldhura District with Dadeldhura as its headquarters, Darchula District with
Darchula as its headquarters and Kanchanpur District with Mahendranagar as its headquarters.

In India it lies along the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state, Pithoragarh district, Champawat
district and part of Udham Singh Nagar district fall under the Sharda basin. No large tributary
joins the Sharda between Upper Sharda and Lower Sharda barrages in India. In Uttar Pradesh,
part of Lakhimpur Kheri district is also under the Sharda basin.

Mahakali (Sharda in India) is one of the five major river basins of Nepal which is shared with
India and has a total basin area of 14871 km2 up to Upper Sharda Barrage, about 34 per cent of
which lies in Nepal. The total catchment area is 17,818 km2 up to Lower Sharda Barrage.
Mahakali is one of the five major river basins of Nepal which is shared with India and has a total
basin area of 14871 km2 up to Upper Sharda Barrage, about 34 per cent of which lies in Nepal.
The total catchment area is 17,818 km2 up to Lower Sharda Barrage.

3.2.2 Karnali river, Kailali

Ghaghara, also called Karnali is a perennial trans-boundary river originating on the Tibetan
Plateau near Lake Manasarovar. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sharda
River at Brahmaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghara River, a major left bank
tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres it is the longest river in Nepal. The total
length of Ghaghara River up to its confluence with the Ganges at Revelganj in Bihar is 1,080
kilometres. It is the largest tributary of the Ganges by volume and the second longest tributary of
the Ganges by length after Yamuna. Lower Ghaghara is also known as Sarayu river and finds
mention in Ramayana. Ayodhya is situated on its right bank. The Ghaghara was also the site of
the battle between Amin Khan Aitigin and Tughral Tughan Khan.

It rises in the southern slopes of the Himalayas in Tibet, in the glaciers of Mapchachungo, at an
elevation of about 3,962 metres above sea level. The river flows south through one of the most
remote and least explored areas of Nepal as the Karnali River. The 202-kilometre Seti
River drains the western part of the catchment and joins the Karnali River in Doti District north
of Dundras hill. Another tributary, the 264-kilometre long Bheri, rises in the western part
of Dhaulagiri Himalaya and drains the eastern part of the catchment, meeting the Karnali near
Kuineghat in Surkhet.

Cutting southward across the Siwalik Hills, it splits into two branches, the Geruwa on the left
and Kauriala on the right near Chisapani to rejoin south of the Indian border and form the proper
Ghaghara. Other tributaries originating in Nepal are the West Rapti, the Kali (or Mahakali) and
the little Gandak. It flows southeast through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states to join the Ganges
downstream of the town of Chhapra, after a course of 1,080 kilometres. Sarayu River is stated to
be synonymous with the modern Ghaghara River or as a tributary of it. Karnali River exposes the
oldest part of the Sivalik Hills of Nepal. The remnant magnetization
of siltstones and sandstones in this group suggests a depositional age of between 16 million and
5.2 million years.
The Karnali River Basin lies between the mountain ranges of Dhaulagiri in Nepal and Nanda
Devi in Uttarakhand. Dhaulagiri II, elevation 7,751 metres, is the highest point of the entire
basin. In the north, it lies in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. The basin formed by the river has
a total catchment area of 127,950 square kilometres, of which 45 percent is in India. The
population of the Basin districts in Nepal increased from 1.9 million in 1971 to 4.7 million
people in 2001, almost a 250% increase over three decades. The average population density of
the Basin area increased from 53 persons/km2 in 1981 to 87 persons/km2 in 2001. There is a
steady growth in the economically active population in the basin districts. The average literacy
rate has increased from a mere 7.5% in 1971 to 45% in 2001. The social status of the permanent
households increased from 24% in 1991 to 31% in 2001. The basin has a total road length of
2,640 kilometres, but the pace of road development is slow.
The study area covers the entire area from bifurcation point to Nepal India border along the left
bank of Karnali River and Left and right banks of Geruwa river and its vicinity. The watershed
area of the Karnali River should also be considered as the area of interest in connection with the
hydrological analysis but this is out of scope of this study. The Karnali river is a perennial,
torrential, turbulent and undisturbed river of the Himalayas. It originates from Mansarover and
Rakes lake and receives many snow fed rivers such as Mugu Karnali and Humla Karnali at
Himalayan belt. The Karnali basin lies between the mountain ranges of Dhaulagiri and Nanda
Devi, in the western part of Nepal. In the north, it lies in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. The
Karnali river has its origin in the perpetually snow covered Himalayan mountains.
The Karnali river is the longest river in Nepal, 507 Km in length, forms several gorges with its
swift currents. A 202 Km long, Seti River, its feeder stream, drains the western part of the
catchment, and joins the Karnali River in Doti north of Dundras hill. Another feeder stream, 264
Km long Bheri river, drains the eastern part of the Catchment and meets the Karnali River near
Kuineghat in Surkhet. The bottom of the Karnali River is mostly boulder-strewn at its upper
reaches and sandy at its lower reaches and the river water is clean except in rainy season. Its
depth ranges from 3-10 m but in deep gorges varies from 50 m-100m. Karnali fans divides into
two main channels, first Geruwa on the left and Kauralia on the right near downstream
Chisapani.
It joins the Sarda River at Brahmaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghra River, a major
left bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres it is the largest river in Nepal.
The total length of Ghaghara River up to its confluence with the Ganges at Doriganj in Bihar is
1,080 kilometres. It is the largest tributary of the Ganges by volume and the second longest
tributary of the Ganges by length after Yamuna.

The Karnali River Basin lies between the mountain ranges of Dhaulagiri in Nepal. Dhaulagiri
II (7,751m) is the highest point of the entire basin. In the north, it lies in the rain shadow of
the Himalayas. The basin formed by the river has a total catchment area of 42300 km2 in Nepal.

Figure 1: Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of Karnali river basin (KRB), Nepal
The rivers of Nepal originate from High Mountains, among which Karnali River is one of the
three major rivers of Nepal having second largest catchment area and lies in the western region
of Nepal. The river originates south of Mansarovar and Rakas lakes which are located in China
(Tibet) and enters Nepal as Humla Karnali near Khojarnath. It is a trans-boundary, snow fed and
perennial river, which has its basin area in Tibet (China), Nepal and India. The total area of the
basin at the Nepal-India border is 43500 Km2. The drainage area of the river in China is
approximately 3000 km2. Originating from the Himalayan range, the river flows south through
one of the most remote and least explored areas of Nepal as the Karnali River.
The rivers originating from high Mountains and Middle Mountains are perennial in nature and
those originating from Siwalik ranges are mostly flashy in nature. In the process, the rivers
transport large quantity of sediment load and meander severely in inner Terai) and causes
damages in every heavy storm to infrastructures, agricultural lands, settlements and lives.

Karnali River bifurcates 6 Km D/S of Karnali Bridge. Left Branch called Geruwa, lies in Bardiya
District whereas right branch of the river is boundary of Bardiya and Kailali District. The major
tributaries of Karnali are West Seti, Bheri, Humla Karnali, Mugu Karnali, Sinja, Tila, Lohare and
Thuli Gad. The 202 km Seti River drains the western part of the catchment and joins the Karnali
River in Doti District north of Dundras hill. Another tributary is the 264 km long Bheri which
rises in the western part of Dhaulagiri Himalaya and drains the eastern part of the catchment,
meeting the Karnali near Kuineghat in Surkhet.

The longest river of Nepal, its current goes slowly slack as it divides into many forks and moves
south from Chisapani. Kariyala is the major subsidiary of this river. It acts as the border of
bardiya and Kailali districts. Another subsidiary is known as Geruwa river that flows in the west
of the district. 11 VDCs including Rajapur exist between Geruwa river and Kariyala (main
Karnali) river. Rajapur Irrigation project is from Geruwa river is to irrigate 13000 hectare of
land. Karnali river (Right Branch) stretches from downstream of Chisapani Bridge to the Indian
border, 41.75 km from the Chisapani Bridge in right Bank in Kailali District whereas 29 km in
Left Bank. Entire length of river lies in Bardiya District. Geographically, project area lies
northern locations chisapnai bridge at 81º 17' 9" E , 28˚ 38'35" N to the southern locations Indo-
Nepal boarder of Karnali is at 810 01' 22"and 280 24' 05"N.

After crossing the Mahabharat range, the river flows to the plains of Terai and enters India.
Cutting southward across the Siwalik Hills, it splits into two branches near Chisapani. The left
branch is called the Geruwa and the right branch is called Karyala. The two branches rejoin
south of the Indian border. The Karnali joins the Sarda River (Mahakali River) at Brahmaghat in
India. The river is called Ghaghra River in India, which is a major left bank tributary of the
Ganges. With a length of 507 km, it is one of the largest rivers in Nepal and one of the largest
tributaries of the Ganges.
3.2.2.1 Geruwa River, Kailali
Geruwa River stretches from downstream of Chisapani Bridge to the Indian border 40 km from
the Chisapani Bridge in left Bank and 29 km in Right Bank. Geographically, Chisapani Bridge
lies at 81º 17' 9" E to 28˚ 38' 35" N and the southern locations Kothiyaghat of Geruwa is at 81˚
12' 9" E to 28 21' 58" N. On the left bank of Geruwa the Royal Bardiya national park lies.

3.2.2.2 Karnali River, Kailali

The Karnali River Basin lies between the mountain ranges of Dhaulagiri in Nepal and Nanda
Devi in Uttarakhand. In the north, it lies in the rain shadow of the Himalayas. The basin formed
by the river has a total catchment area of 127,950 km2, of which 45% is in India. The main
tributaries of the Karnali are: Seti, Bheri and Rapti. Large and perennial tributes like Bheri and
Seti merge in Karnali upstream of Chisapani. Upto the outfall Chisapani the beginning point of
aluvial plains, the river course is confined. Moreover, the Karnali River bifurcates into Geruwa
on the left and Karnali on the right downstream of the Chisapani Bridge creating problems
particularly in the Rajapur in Bardia and Tikapur in Kailali. The land cover within this watershed
consists of cultivated land, settlements, and wasteland, forest, and water bodies. In Siwalik
region, the land cover is mostly forest and small patches of cultivated land. However, in Terai
plain, the land cover is mostly cultivated land, wasteland and settlements.

The River Karnali about at 6 Km downstream from Chisapani is bifurcated into two channels
namely Geruwa at left side and Karnali at right side. The discharge measured at Chisapani is
distributed into these two channels almost equally. For the safe design of various river training
structures in the Karnali river, the design discharge is assumed to be taken as two third of the 50
year return period total calculated discharge at Chisapani (17,151 m3/s). So design discharge has
been calculated as 17,151 m3/s. Slope of Both river varies from 1/400 to 1/700 and width of
Karnali River is measured 250 m to 2150 m and that of Geruwa River is measured to be 700m to
3500 m.

Karnali and Geruwa both Rivers, with its high current and massive discharge, causes damages
and destructions to livelihoods, eroding fragile and fertile agricultural land and also inundation in
settlement areas in every flood seasons. Although, there are some river training structures
already constructed by several agencies (Ranijamara Kulariya Irrigation Project, Babai Irrigation
Project etc) including government mandated office Water Induced Disaster prevention division
office no. 6, Nepalgunj Banke having a River training program for Karnali River named
„People‟s Embankment Program‟. All efforts made yet are found to be insufficient because of
limited budget and resource.

Karnali River is highly active snow fed river having tremendous discharge. Riparian peoples are
highly suffered from the extreme flood event like last and recent year flood. Extensive and
integrated river training work is highly paramount to minimize the yearly flood disaster in
Karnali River. Karnali River is highly aggressive in nature that‟s why integrated river training
and management work is essential to cope the probable disaster resulting from the extreme flood
event. Recently Government of Nepal, Ministry of Irrigation has established a new separate
organization named as a “Karnali River Training Project, Rajapur, Bardiya” is a main single
governmental implementing agency to manage the integrated river training work based on a
master plan.

4. SCOPE OF WORKS
The consultants shall carry the following works:
‐ Undertake literature review of all the available literatures, reports and documents related
to this concept. To review the performance of the project using relevance, effectiveness,
efficiency, likely impact, and sustainability based on document reviews, analysis of
available data, and interviews with key stakeholders.
‐ Assess the historical background of the study area. Review of drainage characteristics of
the basin, including various surface as well as sub surface water bodies like rivers, lakes,
ponds, well, springs etc.
‐ The history of the problems and the adopted countermeasures.
‐ The effectiveness of the adopted counter measures in order to mitigate the problems of
river training works.
‐ The role of the community and their involvement in the project: during and after the
project implementation. The environmental and socio-economic impact in project areas
after the project implementation. The attitude of beneficiaries towards project.
‐ Possible use of local technology in river training works before and after the
implementation of works.
‐ Database of measured precipitation and other meteorological factors within the
watershed.
‐ Compare discharge with the adopted discharge and calibration as well as validation of
discharge at different important points within watershed using appropriate hydrological
modeling tool.
‐ Compare High flood level with the adopted design discharge for project implementation.
Prepare land use land cover changes from 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2020 with appropriate
image analysis software. Carryout detailed assessment about land reclaimed and
protected area due to river training works.
‐ Detail assessment of river training related infrastructure development before and after the
project implementation of river training works.
‐ Carry out river morphology (bed and width of river etc.) data upto last 25 years by
remote sensing or other relevant methods as well as modification in hydraulic regime due
to the implementation of project.
‐ Compare infrastructure development in road, building, education, health, agriculture and
other sectors in flood prone local entity before and after the project implementation of
river training project.
‐ Carryout detail impact assessment on economic, social, cultural, health, education and
other sectors of surrounding people.
‐ Investment pattern in river training and flood management sector from 20 years onwards
as well as inventory of different river training activities implemented.
‐ Climate change scenario in the region from 20 years
‐ Livelihood condition of people and population distribution residing in the region
‐ Migration in and out of the region from 20 years i.e., population status due to
vulnerability
‐ Vulnerability and risk condition as per water induced disaster of the region comparing
minimum 20 years before
‐ Change in Economic status of the people in the region
‐ Major flood or other water induced disasters occurred during the past to till date
‐ Impact on water users in terms of water availability.
‐ Impact on aquatic ecology including riverine fisheries as a result of implementation.
 ‐ Impact due to increased human interferences.
‐ Impact on agricultural practices.
‐ Provide sustainable and optimal ways of river training works, keeping in view the
technical as well as environmental condition.
‐ U/S, D/S and other areas impact due to implementation.
‐ Impact on loss of riparian habitats.
‐ Provide a set of lessons and offer recommendations for future project design in similar
development interventions.

5. METHODOLOGY
In order to meet the objectives of the study, the work will be conducted in the following phases.
1) Study phase
 Collection hardcopy/softcopy of all necessary documents.
 Study the documents provided and carry out the study references
 Study all part of document and understood the document well.
2) Discussion phase
 Conduct discussion with DWRI and Project members with direct presentation/virtual
meeting if needed.
 Sharing ideas about understanding of documents.
 Collection of employer’s need and ideas through direct/virtual discussion.
3) Reporting
 Prepare the brief report writing the observation, lapses of documents if any and ideas to
correct the lapses in documents.
 Write the corrections in bidding documents objectively in texts where to incorporate
those if any,
 Write additional things, if any, to incorporate it with clear description and explaining to
which part those things to be incorporated
4) Presentation
 Presentation at DWRI in the accepted schedule of Project and DWRI personnel.
6. DURATION OF WORKS
The work shall be completed within the period of 10 months (300 days) from the date of signing
of the contract and within this time frame, the consultant will submit Final Reports along with
the soft copy of the final report in Department of Water Resources and Irrigation (DWRI). The
work schedule shall be as follows:
Table 1: Submittals details
S.N. Description No. of Reports Period of Submission Remarks
1 Inception report 1 copy Within 30 days of
Contract Agreement
2 Field report 1 copy Within 90 days of
Contract Agreement
3 Draft final report 2 copies Within 150 days of
Contract Agreement
4 Final Report 2 Copies Within 300 days of
Contract Agreement

7. PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
The working team for field and office works should necessarily consists of the following key
personnel together with adequate supporting manpower.
a. Team Leader/Water Resource Engineer/Geo-Tech - The expert shall preferably
have at least post graduate degree (master’s degree or above) in Civil Engineering
with specialty in Irrigation, Hydropower, Construction management with more
than 10 years relevant work experience.
b. River Engineer/Hydraulic Engineer – The expert shall preferably have at least
post-graduate degree (master’s degree or above) in River Engineering, Hydraulic
engineering with more than 5 years relevant work experience.
c. Hydrologist – The expert shall preferably have at least post graduate degree
(master’s degree or above) in Hydrology with more than 5 years relevant work
experience.
 d. GIS/RS Expert – The expert shall preferably have at least graduate degree
(bachelor’s degree or above) in Survey, Geomatics Engineering, Geoinformatics
etc. with more than 5 years relevant work experience.
e. Surveyor – The expert shall preferably have at least graduate degree (bachelor’s
degree or above) in Survey, Geomatics Engineering, Geoinformatics etc. with
more than 5 years relevant work experience.
f. Socio-Economist – The expert shall preferably have at least post graduate degree
(master’s degree or above) in Sociology with more than 5 years relevant work
experience.
g. Sub-Engineer – The expert shall preferably have at least diploma in Civil
Engineering with more than 5 years relevant work experience.
h. Computer Operator – As required
i. Supporting Staff – As required
The required manpower for the study and their period of involvement will be as given in the following
table. However, the Consultant may propose its own manpower requirement.

Table 2: Manpower Details

Total input
Position-Manpower type
M-days M-months
Team leader 53.16 1.77
River Engineer 69.33 2.31
Hydrologist 52.60 1.75
GIS/ RS Expert 28.85 0.96
Surveyor 56.73 1.89
Socio-Economist 23.28 0.78
Sub-Engineer 130.65 4.36
Computer Operator 58.18 1.94
Supporting Staff 147.38 4.91

8. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES
During the study period, the consultant shall submit the following reports:
 Inception Report (1 copy)- The report shall outline a detailed work program, the working
methodology proposed for undertaking the studies and the Table of Content for the study
report.
  Field Report (1 copy) - The report shall include a detailed situation analysis of the study
area.
 Draft Final Report (2 copies) - The report shall comprise of all the results and findings of
work presented as per the TOC prepared and approved during inception phase.
 Final Report (2 copies) - The report shall incorporate all the necessary comments and
suggestions made by DWRI and shall be in the form of final acceptable Study Report.
The consultants will submit approved completed Final Reports along with the soft copy
of the final report in USB.

9. TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE IMPACT STUDY REPORT

1. Introduction
ii) Background of the study
iii) Objective of the Study
iv) Scope of the Study
v) Literature review
vi) Methodology
2. Existing Features of the Study Area
i) Location
ii) Topography and Geology
iii) Catchment Characteristics
iv) Climate
v) Meteorology and Hydrology and related database
vi) River Morphology
vii) Uses of River Water
viii) Sediment Characteristics
ix) Socio-economic Status
x) History of problems, adopted countermeasures and effectiveness
xi) Major flood as well as water induced disasters
3. Role of community in project implementation
4. Impact assessment
i. Environmental and socio-economic impact
 ii. Cultural, health, education and other sectors of surrounding people
iii. Water users in terms of water availability
iv. Aquatic ecology
v. Impact due to increased human interferences
vi. Impact on agricultural practices
vii. U/S, D/S and other areas impact due to project implementation
viii. Impact on loss of riparian habitats
5. Attitude of beneficiaries towards project
6. Before and after scenario of project
i. Possible use of local technology
ii. Change in land reclamation
iii. Detail assessment of river training related infrastructure development
iv. Change in river morphology
v. Compare infrastructure development trends
vi. Investment pattern in the study area
vii. Migration in and out of the study area
viii. Vulnerability and risk condition
7. Compare discharge with measured and simulated using appropriate hydrological model
8. Compare high flood level with adopted ones
9. Land use land cover changes
10. Climate change scenario
11. Livelihood condition of people
12. Change in economic status of people
13. Provide sustainable and optimal ways of river training work
14. 7. Conclusions and Recommendations
15. 8. Annexes
After the completion of the field work and submission of final report, the consultant is required
to discuss the finding of the study with DWRI authorities. The comments and suggestions
received shall be incorporated in the final report. Photographs of important works shall be
presented in the reports. The final reports shall also be submitted in digital form. Digital
photographs of all field activities shall be included in the final report as an annex. All the data
generated during this works will be the property of DWRI.

10. MODE OF PAYMENT

The mode of payment for the work will be as follows:
Table 3: Payment mode and details

S.N Description Percentage of contract Amount

1 Submission of Inception Report 10% of contract amount

2 Submission of Field Report 20% of contract amount
3 Submission of Draft Final Report 20% of contract amount
4 Submission of Final Report 50% of contract amount

11. PROPERTY RIGHTS

The processed data and information, original sets of drawings, reports in the form of hard copy
and soft copy will be the property of DWRI and may not be reproduced, shared or used without
the written permission of DWRI.

12. DATA AND FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY CLIENT

The softy copy of the following Reports shall be provided by the client for study and review
1. Documents and features regarding the intended study area.

13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL

The Client reserves the right to accept or reject the Final Study Report submitted by the
consultant.
D. Evaluation of Consultant’s EOI Application
 Evaluation of Consultant’s EOI Application
Consultant’s EOI application which meets the eligibility criteria will be ranked on the basis of the Ranking Criteria.

i) Eligibility & Completeness Test

Sl. No. Criteria Title Compliance

1 Corporate Registration

2 Tax Clearance/Tax Return Submission

3 VAT/PAN Registration

4 EOI Form 1: Letter of Application

5 EOI Form 2: Applicant’s Information Form

6 EOI Form 3: Experience (3(A) and 3(B))

7 EOI Form 4: Capacity

8 EOI Form 5: Qualification of Key Experts

9 In case of a natural person or firm/institution/company which is already declared blacklisted and

ineligible by the GoN, any other new or existing firm/institution/company owned partially or fully
by such Natural person or Owner or Board of director of blacklisted firm/institution/company;
shall not be eligible consultant.
10 If the corruption case is being filed to Court against the Natural Person or Board of Director of the
firm/institution /company or any partner of JV, such Natural Person or Board of Director of the
firm/institution /company or any partner of JV shall not be eligible to participate in procurement
process till the concerned Court has not issued the decision of clearance against the Corruption
Charges.

ii) EOI Evaluation Criteria

A. Qualification

Sl. No. Criteria Minimum Requirement

Bachelors in Relevant Subject (The details of Experts are as: i.

1 Qualification of Key Experts Team Leader, ii. River Engineer, iii. Hydrologist, iv.GIS/RS
Expert, v.Surveyor, vi.Socio-Economist)
2 Experience of Key Experts 7 years’ experience

3 Specific Work Experience of Key Experts 5 years’ experience in Water Resources Projects

Score: 40.0

B. Experience

Sl. No. Criteria Minimum Requirement

1 General Experience of consulting firm Experience of firm equals to 7 years

River Training and Protection design/study works, Geotechnical
works or slope stability analysis related design/study works,
2 Specific experience of consulting firm within last 7 years.
flood/landslide hazard mapping and detailed engineering design
of composite measures for slope stabilization study.

Score: 50.0

C. Capacity

Sl. No. Criteria Minimum Requirement

 Sl. No. Criteria Minimum Requirement

1 Financial Capacity. Average annual turnover equal to NRs 0.98 million

Infrastructure/equipment related to the proposed
assignment.[This Evaluation criteria should be deleted if
2 Office area – Owned by Consultant, Vehicle > 1 no
infrastructure/equipment are not the part of the proposed
assignment]

Score: 10.0

Minimum score to pass the EOI is: 60

Note : If the corruption case is being filed to Court against the Natural Person or Board of Director of the firm/institution /company or any partner of JV, such
Natural Person or Board of Director of the firm/institution /company or any partner of JV such consultant’s proposal shall be excluded during the evaluation.
E. EOI Forms & Formats
E. EOI Forms & Formats

Form 1. Letter of Application

Form 2. Applicant’s information

Form 3.Experience (General, Specific and Geographical)

Form 4. Capacity

Form 5. Qualification of Key Experts

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1. Letter of Application

(Letterhead paper of the Applicant or partner responsible for a joint venture, including full
postal address, telephone no., fax and email address)

Date: ..........................

To,
Full Name of Client: __________________________
Full Address of Client: ________________________
Telephone No.: ______________________________
Fax No.: ____________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________

Sir/Madam,

1. Being duly authorized to represent and act on behalf of (hereinafter "the Applicant"), and
having reviewed and fully understood all the short-listing information provided, the
undersigned hereby apply to be short-listed by [Insert name of Client) as Consultant for
{Insert brief description of Work/Services}.

2. Attached to this letter are photocopies of original documents defining:

a) the Applicant's legal status;

b) the principal place of business;

3. [Insert name of Client] and its authorized representatives are hereby authorized to verify
the statements, documents, and information submitted in connection with this application.
This Letter of Application will also serve as authorization to any individual or
authorized representative of any institution referred to in the supporting information, to
provide such information deemed necessary and requested by yourselves to verify
statements and information provided in this application, or with regard to the resources,
experience, and competence of the Applicant.

4. [Insert name of Client) and its authorized representatives are authorized to contact
any of the signatories to this letter for any further information.1

5. All further communication concerning this Application should be addressed to the following
person,

[Person]

[Company]

[Address]

[Phone, Fax, Email]

6. We declare that, we have no conflict of interest in the proposed procurement proceedings

and we have not been punished for an offense relating to the concerned profession or

1
Applications by joint ventures should provide on a separate sheet, relevant information for each party to the
Application.
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business and our Company/firm has not been declared ineligible.

7. We further confirm that, if any of our experts is engaged to prepare the TOR for any ensuing
assignment resulting from our work product under this assignment, our firm, JV member or
sub-consultant, and the expert(s) will be disqualified from short-listing and participation in
the assignment.

8. The undersigned declares that the statements made and the information provided in the duly
completed application are complete, true and correct in every detail.

Signed :

Name :

For and on behalf of (name of Applicant or partner of a joint venture):

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2. Applicant’s Information Form

(In case of joint venture of two or more firms to be filled separately for each constituent
member)

1. Name of Firm/Company:

2. Type of Constitution (Partnership/ Pvt. Ltd/Public Ltd/ Public Sector/ NGO)

3. Date of Registration / Commencement of Business (Please specify):

4. Country of Registration:

5. Registered Office/Place of Business:

6. Telephone No; Fax No; E-Mail Address

7. Name of Authorized Contact Person / Designation/ Address/Telephone:

8. Name of Authorized Local Agent /Address/Telephone:

9. Consultant’s Organization:

10. Total number of staff:

11. Number of regular professional staff:

(Provide Company Profile with description of the background and organization of the
Consultant and, if applicable, for each joint venture partner for this assignment.)
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3. Experience

3(A). General Work Experience

(Details of assignments undertaken. Each consultant or member of a JV must fill
in this form.)

S. Name of Location Value of Year Client Description of work carried

N. assignment out
Contract Completed

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.
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3(B). Specific Experience

Details of similar assignments undertaken in the previous seven years

(In case of joint venture of two or more firms to be filled separately for each
constituent member)

Assignment name: Approx. value of the contract (in current NRs;

US$ or Euro)2:

Country: Duration of assignment (months):

Location within country:

Name of Client: Total No. of person-months of the assignment:

Address: Approx. value of the services provided by your

firm under the contract (in current NRs; US$ or
Euro):

Start date (month/year): No. of professional person-months provided by

the joint venture partners or the Sub-
Completion date (month/year): Consultants:

Name of joint venture partner or Narrative description of Project:

sub-Consultants, if any:

Description of actual services provided in the assignment:

Note: Provide highlight on similar services provided by the consultant as

required by the EOI assignment.

Firm’s Name:

2
Consultant should state value in the currency as mentioned in the contract
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3(C). Geographic Experience

Experience of working in similar geographic region or country

(In case of joint venture of two or more firms to be filled separately for each
constituent member)

No Location Execution Year

Name of the Project (Country/ Region) and Duration

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.
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4. Capacity
4(A). Financial Capacity
(In case of joint venture of two or more firms to be filled separately for each constituent
member)

Annual Turnover

Year Amount Currency

- Average Annual Turnover

(Note: Supporting documents for Average Turnover should be submitted for the above.)
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4(B). Infrastructure/equipment related to the proposed assignment3

No Infrastructure/equipment Requirements Description
Required

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

3 Delete this table if infrastructure/equipment for the proposed assignment is not required.
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5. Key Experts (Include details of Key Experts only)

(In case of joint venture of two or more firms to be filled separately for each
constituent member)
Specific
Highest Work Experience Work
SN Name Position Nationality
Qualification (in year) Experience
(in year)
1

(Please insert more rows as necessary)