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Consultancy for the development of a methodological guide for disaster risk assessment and climate change in sanitation infrastructure projects

Issued by Inter-American Development Bank · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

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Published
11 Nov 2026
Closes
17 Nov 2026, 22:59 UTC
Value
USD 90,000
Reference
PN-T1397
Location
Panama
Sector
Water & Environment

At a glance

Inter-American Development Bank in Panama has published a call for expressions of interest in water & environment: “Consultancy for the development of a methodological guide for disaster risk assessment and climate change in sanitation infrastructure projects”. Submissions close on 17 November 2026, 7 days from today. The stated value is USD 90,000. Quote reference PN-T1397 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 32 notices from this buyer since 2026, 21 of them currently open. Bids are submitted to the buyer through IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank), not through FreeTender.

Details

The Inter-American Development Bank invites consulting firms to submit their Expression of Interest to develop a methodological guide to assess and manage disaster and climate change risks in sanitation infrastructure projects in Panama, strengthening the resilience of investments.

The consultancy includes the following activities:

1. Regulatory and technical diagnosis: Analyze the Panamanian regulatory framework, international methodologies, and the characteristics of sanitation infrastructure, including networks, pumping stations, and treatment plants.

2. Climate risk assessment: Define procedures to identify threats, exposure, vulnerability and criticality of infrastructures under current and future climate scenarios.

3. Development of the methodological guide: Develop assessment tools, matrices, checklists and criteria to prioritize adaptation and risk reduction measures.

4. Pilot application and validation: Test the methodology in selected projects or assets of the Coordinating Unit of the Sanitation Program of Panama (UCPSP), incorporating the necessary adjustments.

5. Training and transfer: Deliver two training sessions and support institutional adoption of the guide through administrative tools.

Interested companies should carefully review the registration requirements on the relevant IDB portal and ensure that all requested information is completed before submitting their Statement of Interest (EOI).

Executing unit: Inter-American Development Bank

IDB project: PN-T1397

Contact: [contact details removed] rosago@iadb.org

Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Context for bidders

We hold 32 notices from Inter-American Development Bank, going back to August 2026 — 21 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Water & Environment and Energy & Power. There is 1 open Water & Environment tender in Panama. This one closes in 7 days.

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