INVITATION TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): DSS Dashboard on Nature-Based solution (Dire Dawa)

RFP Number: HU-SUNCASA-DSS-NBS-001-2025

RFP Date: August 26, 2025

Issues by: Haramaya SUNCASA Project

For the procurement of Consultancy Service for Decision Support System (DSS) Dashboard Development on NBS for Urban Climate Adaptation Plan and Programs in Dire Dawa Administration

Proposal Due Date: 10 days after the date of announcement

Proposal to be submitted to: Haramaya University HU_SUNCASA project office,
suncasa_hu@haramaya.edu.et

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

Under the Scaling Urban NBS for Climate Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SUNCASA) project, implemented by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in partnership with World Resources Institute (WRI), Haramaya University invites qualified firms or consultants to develop an intelligent and scalable Decision Support System (DSS) dashboard to support evidence-based decision-making for urban climate adaptation in Dire Dawa City Administration.

This innovative DSS will be the first of its kind for the city, integrating multi-source data, AI-powered analytics, and machine learning models. The selected consultant will work closely with key stakeholders—including the Haramaya University SUNCASA project team, IISD dashboard team, the City Agriculture Bureau, and the City Environment, Climate Change and Forest Authority—to define system requirements, develop a comprehensive data model, and select the appropriate technology stack.

The system will integrate real-time and historical data from sources such as meteorological systems, environmental sensors, GIS databases, and multimedia inputs (text, images, videos), enabling advanced analytics and visualizations through charts, graphs, and tables. The dashboard must support real-time sensor integration, multi-format data handling, predictive analytics using machine learning, standard APIs for system interoperability, and leverage high-performance computing (HPC) or cloud-based infrastructure.

For detailed information, please refer to the full Request for Proposal (RFP) posted on Haramaya University’s website through this link:
Download or alternatively, request the full RFP by contacting us at suncasa_hu@haramaya.edu.et.

The award of the contract hereunder is subject to the bidder’s ability to meet the criteria herein and the availability of funds. Issuance of this RFP does not constitute an award or commitment on the part of Haramaya University, nor does it commit Haramaya University to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a quotation.

REQUIREMENTS TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL

  • Completion of all required elements of this RFP. Please find the detailed RFP document via suncasa_hu@haramaya.edu.et or through this link: Download 
  • Price/cost competitiveness
  • Evidence of capacity to deliver within the allotted timeframe
  • Experience delivering similar products or services
  • Valid business license, indicating the stream of business
  • Last physical year’s financial statement certified by the vendor’s bank
  • Audit report of the previous physical year prepared and signed by a recognized/licensed independent auditor
  • A copy of the organization’s most recent registration document

CONSIDERATION

Haramaya University may, at its discretion and without explanation to the prospective vendors, choose to discontinue this RFP without obligation to such prospective vendors, make the award in full or in part, or make multiple awards under this RFP. Contracts will not be awarded to vendors/organizations debarred or named on restricted parties lists.

 

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