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Expression of Interest 1. Purpose and background The purpose of this EOI is to solicit applications from interested A/V production house/firms to support Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation for production of 2(Two) documentary films as part of the implementation of BCC campaign. The focus behaviours are containment upgradation i.e. construction of septic tank and soak well to ensure environmentally safe sanitation in Gazipur City Corporation. The aim of this campaign is to ensure environmentally safe sanitation at GCC through raise awareness, increase knowledge on septic tank and soak well, to finally motivate target audience to adopt the desired behaviours of upgrading their sanitation facilities. 1.1 Background In terms of sanitation, Bangladesh is an example of rapid progress in the South Asian region. Over a period of less than 10 years, open defecation has been reduced from 19% (in 2000) to less than 1% (in 2015). Situation of open defecation in Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) is slightly higher compared to national average of one percent. Baseline study on household sanitation facilities and hygiene in 2019 illustrated that 1.7 percent households don’t have access to toilet or open defecation found. The study findings highlighted that although a significant proportion of the population have access to toilets, the toilets are mostly unimproved, many are unhygienic and, for most, sludge ends up untreated in the environment, drains, waterways and marginal lands. So, ensure environmentally safe sanitation for its citizen is a challenge for Gazipur City Corporation. SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is implementing different Urban Sanitation initiatives in southern Bangladesh, Gazipur and at national level, under the leadership of Local Government Authorities (City Corporation and Municipalities) with support from National Government. One of these initiatives is the WASH SDG Programme, a multi-country intervention being implemented in 20 cities in Nepal, Zambia, Tanzania, Indonesia and Bangladesh, funded by the Netherlands’ Government (DGIS). The programme provides technical support focusing on Sanitation and Hygiene services to city corporation/municipalities, and is implemented at GCC, Jashore and Benapole Municipalities. Behaviour change communication (BCC) and demand creation is one of the core components of the Programme to improve sanitation. For the urban context, BCC tailored to different consumer segments will take into account the different needs, preferences and attitudes towards sanitation services. Without increased demand for sanitation services, the market for faecal sludge management and other sanitation services and the willingness-to-pay is limited. Considering this, GCC have planned to conduct BCC campaign to promote the selected focus behaviour. GCC conducted a baseline study on household sanitation facilities and hygiene in zones 1 and 4 in 2019 with support from SNV. The study findings highlighted that although a significant proportion of the population have access to toilets, the toilets are mostly unimproved and, for most, sludge ends up untreated in the environment, drains, waterways and marginal lands. In fact, only 32.2% of households have access to an environmentally safe toilets which prevent access to faeces by any animals or insects; and in which human faeces are contained for storage/collection in such a way that it cannot contaminate surface or groundwater. On the other hand, faeces from 38% toilets are going directly to drains, waterways or open field. This means that a significant number of buildings don’t have containment (either septic tank or pit) to contain faecal sludge. Septic tank is containing faeces of almost 50% toilets in Gazipur and remaining households are using different containment like single pit, twin pit or off set pit. Though 50% houses have septic tank, these septic tanks are unimproved. 99% septic tank don’t have soak well. Outlet of septic tank is connected with drain and effluent from septic tank is traveling through drain. So, black water from septic tank is ultimately ends up at river Turag and Chilai, canals and waterways. Analysing all the situation, focus behaviours for BCC campaign are:
Formative research was conducted targeting the focus behaviours. Based on the findings of formative research, three campaign concepts were developed targeting both building owners and engineers. After pre-testing these three concepts in the field, “Is your dream home complete” concept was finalized based on the opinion of target audience. In addition, an intervention plan has been developed incorporating a set of tools and activities targeting different audiences. 1.2 Objective Overall objective is to raise awareness and knowledge on septic tank and soak well, to finally motivate target audience to adopt the desired behaviours of upgrading their sanitation facilities to be safe for public health and environment. The specific objectives are:
1.3 Target Audience For this purpose, we have identified two different campaign streams for different target groups:
1.4 Focus Behaviour on sanitation in GCC GCC conducted a baseline study on household sanitation facilities and hygiene in zones 1 and 4 in 2019 with support from SNV. The study findings highlighted that although a significant proportion of the population have access to toilets, the toilets are mostly unimproved and, for most, sludge ends up untreated in the environment, drains, waterways and marginal lands. In fact, only 32.2% of households have access to an environmentally safe toilets which prevent access to faeces by any animals or insects; and in which human faeces are contained for storage/collection in such a way that it cannot contaminate surface or groundwater. On the other hand, faeces from 38% toilets are going directly to drains, waterways or open field. This means that a significant number of buildings don’t have containment (either septic tank or pit) to contain faecal sludge. Septic tank is containing faeces of almost 50% toilets in Gazipur and remaining households are using different containment like single pit, twin pit or off set pit. Though 50% houses have septic tank, these septic tanks are unimproved. 99% septic tank don’t have soak well. Outlet of septic tank is connected with drain and effluent from septic tank is traveling through drain. So, black water from septic tank is ultimately ends up at river Turag and Chilai, canals and waterways. This scenario may create several environmental and health risks for the people. The proposed GCC wastewater management initiative proposes to provide the infrastructure and services to ensure improved and safe collection, treatment and disposal of faecal sludge and wastewater. To make this initiative successful, it is crucial to have improved and safe containment in each building. In urban setting, septic tank is more effective for safe sanitation compared to other options of containment (as pit latrines and related). Analysing all the situation, focus behaviours for BCC campaign are:
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4. Timeframe The total duration of the assignment will be for 2 months after signing of the contract. Commencement of the services is expected by January 2022. 5. Instruction to Applicants SNV in Bangladesh invites applications from eligible, competent, qualified, expert A/V production house/firm with minimum 3-5 years of experience in the area of production of TVC, documentary film and other A/V production. Experience of working in sanitation, hygiene and urban sanitation issues will add value. All consultancy firms qualifying and approved through this EoI will be invited to submit a proposal on a Quality and Cost Based Selection process. Only service providers with demonstrable knowledge and experience within the identified service areas will be considered. In order to qualify for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, applicants must achieve a minimum of 60 points in the review of their EoI documents, where: Evaluation Criteria:
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