Municipality Of Veruela Tender

Description Republic Of The Philippines Caraga Region Province Of Agusan Del Sur Municipality Of Veruela Term Of References For Consultancy Services For The Conduct Of Formulation Of Agri-farm Policies (agriculture Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) 1. Project Title: Formulation Of Agri-farm Policies (agriculture Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) 2. Procuring Entity: Sangguniang Bayan – Veruela, Agusan Del Sur 3. Project Location: Brgy. Poblacion, Veruela, Agusan Del Sur 4. Background And Objectives: • Agriculture Is A Critical Sector That Supports The Livelihoods Of Millions, Yet Women Farmers Often Face Significant Barriers That Limit Their Access To Resources, Opportunities, And Decision-making Processes. Traditional Agricultural Policies Frequently Overlook The Specific Needs And Contributions Of Women, Leading To Persistent Gender Disparities That Hinder The Overall Development Of The Sector; • Formulating Gender-responsive Agricultural Farm Policies Is Essential To Ensuring That Both Men And Women Benefit Equally From Agricultural Advancements. By Addressing The Unique Challenges Faced By Women In Agriculture And Promoting Gender Equity, These Policies Will Not Only Empower Women Farmers But Also Enhance The Productivity And Sustainability Of The Agricultural Sector As A Whole; • The Formulation And Planning Of The Program Will Greatly Benefit From The Expertise And Guidance Provided By An Experienced Consultant, Making The Process More Efficient And Attainable. Engaging With A Consultant Will Streamline The Efforts, Bringing Clarity And Direction To The Complex Tasks Involved. The Invited Are The Following: Committee On Tourism Beautification And Internal Relations, Committee On Infrastructure, Public Works, Energy, Transportation And Communication, Committee On Commerce, Trade And Industry, Technical Working Group, Dilg Representative, Sectoral Representative From Educational Sector, Municipal Agriculturist And Other Concerned Citizens. • Objectives:  To Design Policies That Provide Equal Opportunities And Support For Both Male And Female Farmers;  To Incorporate The Specific Challenges Faced By Women Farmers Into Policy Provisions;  To Actively Engage Women Farmers In The Policy Formulation Process;  To Develop Policies That Promote Safe And Supportive Working Conditions For Women In Agriculture;  To Establish Mechanisms To Track And Assess The Impact Of Policies On Gender Equity In Agriculture. 5. Scope Of Services • 10 % Consultative Meeting And Creation Of The Technical Working Group (twg); • 30% Formulation Of The 1st Draft Of The Formulation Of Agri-farm Policies (agriculture Code) And Its Irr Together With The Technical Working Group (tourism Office, Engineering Office, Community Development Officer, Mcdo, Menro, Mao, And Sb Committee Concerned); • 30% Presentation Of The Revised Draft To The Sangguniang Bayan, Barangay Captains, Mafc, Mao, And Tourism Office For Further Comments And Deliberation Which Include 15 Soft Bound Copies. • 20% Presentation Of The Final Draft Of The Agri-farm Policies (agriculture Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr)to The Twg And Sangguniang Bayan Within February To June 2025. • 10% Production Of Final Paper To Include 15 Hardbound Copies Size A4, With Regular Printing In First Week Of April To Give Ample Time For The Processing Of Payment. 6. Deliverables: The Consultant Shall Deliver The Following To The Procuring Entity: • Shall Ensure To Facilitate The Required Processes And Produce The Desired Outputs In Such Process As Set By The Regulatory Agencies In Coordination With Responsible Offices And Agencies In The Formulation Of Agri-farm Policies (agriculture Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of The Municipality Of Veruela, Agusan Del Sur For The Period February To June 2025. • Will Render Its Technical Services From The Preparatory Activities Towards The Approval And Final Packaging Of The Agri-farm Policies (agriculture Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) As The Main Output Of This Undertaking Including The Electronic And 15 Hardbound And 15 Softbound Copies Of Outputs. 7. Schedule Of Activities: The Consultant Shall Complete All Services And Deliver The Final Deliverables Within February – June 2025. 8. Consultant’s Qualification: The Consultant Shall Meet The Following Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree In Public Policy, Law, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Or A Related Field. • Familiarity With Local, National, And International Agricultural Laws, Standards, And Compliance Mechanisms. • Proven Track Record Of Working With Farmers, Cooperatives, Lgus, And Ngos In Developing Inclusive And Practical Agricultural Policies. • Expertise In Conducting Needs Assessments, Feasibility Studies, And Socio-economic Impact Analyses Related To Agriculture. • Proficiency In Drafting Policy Documents, Including Codes, Implementing Rules, And Regulatory Mechanisms. 9. Reporting And Communication: The Consultant Shall Maintain Open Communication With The Procuring Entity Throughout The Formulation Of The Agri-farm Policies (agriculture Code) And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) And Promptly Address Any Concerns Or Issues Raised. 10. Payment Terms: The Consultant Shall Be Paid In Accordance With The Agreed Payment Schedule In The Memorandum Of Agreement (moa). 11. Confidentiality: The Consultant Shall Treat All Information As Confidential And Shall Not Disclose It To Any Third Party Without The Prior Written Consent Of The Procuring Entity.