MyIC_2015_022
THE ECONOMICS OF ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY MALAYSIA INITIAL ASSESSMENT
AND SCOPING
ANNEX I: PROPOSED OUTLINE OF THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND SCOPING REPORT OF
TEEB MALAYSIA
Executive Summary
Acronyms and Abbreviations
1.
Introduction
 Purpose of initial assessment and scoping
 Scope and methodology
 Structure of the report
2.
Synthesis of Existing Information related to TEEB
 Key biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services in Malaysia
 Past initiatives and studies on values of ecosystem services or natural assets in
Malaysia
 Similar TEEB case studies from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak
 Key on-going initiatives
 Contribution of biodiversity and ecosystems to Malaysia’s economy
3.
Recommendations for a Comprehensive TEEB Malaysia
 An understanding of the policy context within which the comprehensive TEEB covers
 Key ecosystems on which the study will focus
 Draft objective or set of objectives for the study
 Set of key questions which the study will aim to answer
 Proposed methodology and/or tools
 A list of outputs to be delivered
 Proposed format for the outputs
 A list of target stakeholders and beneficiaries
4.
Annexes
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ANNEX II: DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE
DELIVERABLE
Upon acceptance and completion of detailed work plan (timeline and
deliverables) (1 working day)
Upon acceptance and completion of:
 Desktop research and review exercise of previous and current studies
and work on the scientific assessment of ecosystems and biodiversity
in Malaysia and South-East Asia (6 working days);
 Stakeholder consultation/focus group meetings/workshops
facilitation (5 working days);
 Identify gaps and lessons learned on the methodologies and findings
of scientific assessment of biodiversity and ecosystems which have
been conducted in Malaysia (3 working days);
 Prepare the First draft Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the
Initial Assessment and Scoping of TEEB Malaysia, supported with
meeting and/or workshop reports (7 working days).
Upon acceptance and completion of :
 Follow-up on comments and feedback obtained for the First draft of
Initial Assessment and Scoping of TEEB Malaysia during
consultation/focus-group meetings (further meetings, discussions
etc.) (2 working days);
 Prepare the Final draft Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of the
Initial Assessment and Scoping of TEEB Malaysia including
recommendation of key biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem
services under the thematic or sectoral focus and next steps to
conduct a comprehensive TEEB Malaysia under the 11th Malaysia
Plan (4 working days);
 Further revision and fine-tuning where necessary/facilitate a focus
group workshop/retreat to prepare the policy brief for policy-makers
(2 working day).
Total (30 working days)
DUE DATES
6 July 2015
15 July 2015
6 – 31 July 2015
3 August 2015
28 August 2015
21 September 2015
2 October 2015
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ANNEX III: FINANCIAL PROPOSAL FORM
From (Please Indicate full name):
Date:
Signature:
Reference:
Herewith I confirm my intent on provision of services in accordance with Terms of Reference.
Given the above, please see below my financial proposal and its breakdown.
Description
Biodiversity Expert’s professional service fee for the
completion of tasks and deliverables under the Initial
Assessment and Scoping of TEEB Malaysia as per Terms
of Reference
= MYR XXX per working day x 30 working days
a. Total Professional Service Fee
Travel from home base to Kuala Lumpur and vice versa;
where applicable
 Return economy class airfare (if applicable)
= MYR XXX x Y trip
 Daily subsistence allowance (if applicable)
= MYR XXX x Y trips
 Mileage = MYR XXX x Y round trip
Travel from home base/Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya and
vice versa; where applicable
 Mileage = MYR XXX X Y Round Trip
b. Total Travel Expenses
Goods and Services Tax (6%) (if applicable)
Other tax (if applicable)
c. Total Other Related Costs
GRAND TOTAL (a + b +c)
Amount (MYR)
Note:
 Prices should be in Malaysian Ringgit and include all expenses related to the assignment.
Individual Contractor is responsible for payment of all relevant taxes.
 UNDP does not accept travel costs exceeding those of most direct route, most economical
and restricted economy class ticket. Should the Individual Consultant wishes to travel on a
higher class he/she should do so using their own resources. In the case of unforeseeable and
additional duty travels required, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and
terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between UNDP and Individual Consultant, prior
to travel and will be reimbursed. Individual Contractor is responsible for his/her own travel
arrangement.
 Any quotation for the daily subsistence allowance (DSA) should not exceed UNDP rate for
Kuala Lumpur or Putrajaya for the month of May 2015.
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ANNEX IV: SELECTION CRITERIA
Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications and methodology will be weighted a max of
70%, and combined with the price offer which will be weighted a max of 30%.
Method: Cumulative analysis method will be used to evaluate proposals.
When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract will be made to the individual
consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
 Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
 Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and
financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
Technical Criteria weight: 70%.
Financial Criteria weight: 30%.
Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 49 points (70%) on technical part will be considered for the
Financial Evaluation.
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