Request for Proposals (RFP) for Snail Value chain Market Research Consultancy
November 11, 2025

Research Study: Determining the opportunity and feasibility of innovative climate-smart rice production using
SRI method and the integration of climate-smart rice cultivation into climate policies in Grand Bassa

Background:
1. Background.
Snail farming (heliciculture) is emerging as a promising agribusiness opportunity in Liberia,
particularly in the forested and humid areas of Grand Bassa and Rivercess Counties. Snails are a
valuable source of protein and income for rural households and are increasingly gaining attention
due to their low input requirements, ecological benefits, and market potential. Despite this, snail
production and trade remain largely informal, with limited data on production systems, market size,
value chain actors, and potential for commercialisation.
In recent years, small-scale initiatives by farmers and NGOs such as Concern and others have
demonstrated the feasibility of snail farming as a livelihood option. However, challenges persist—
such as lack of market linkage, limited technical know-how, absence of standard processing and
packaging systems, and poor access to finance. A structured market study is therefore critical to
understand the value chain and opportunities therein, identify investment opportunities, and
promote snail agribusiness as a sustainable source of income, nutrition, and employment—
particularly for women and youth.

2. Purpose of the Assignment.
The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a market research and value chain analysis of snail
production, processing, and marketing in Liberia with focus on Grand Bassa, Rivercess and
Montserrado Counties. The assessment will identify key actors, production systems, market demand
and supply, existing constraints, and opportunities for investment and scale-up.

3. Objectives.
• To assess the current state of snail production, collection, and marketing in target counties.
• To analyze market demand, pricing trends, profitability and value addition opportunities (e.g.,
snail meat, shell products, cosmetics use, etc.).
• To identify value chain actors, relationships, and enabling or constraining factors.
• To determine potential entry points for women and youth engagement and active participation.
• To recommend strategies and business models for developing a viable snail value chain.

4. Scope of Work
• Review relevant literature, policies, and reports on snail farming and marketing in Liberia.
• Conduct field surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with producers,
traders, processors, and end users.
• Map the value chain (production to market), identifying major actors and flow of products.
• Identify barriers/ constraints as per above stated objectives.
• Analyze production costs, market prices, and profit margins across actors.
• Identify investment opportunities, processing potential, and market linkages (local and regional).
• Assess opportunities for women and youth integration in snail agribusiness.
• Develop practical recommendations and an implementation roadmap for scaling up.

5. Expected Deliverables.
• Inception Report – Detailing methodology, tools, and timeline.
• Draft Report – Summary of findings, initial analysis, and recommendations.
• Final Report (max. 25 pages) – Comprehensive analysis of the snail value chain, including:
production systems, market mapping, economic feasibility, and inclusion opportunities and
recommendations for Concern programming.
• Presentation/Dissemination Workshop – Slide deck summarizing findings and recommendations.

6. Duration and Timeline.
The consultancy is expected to last 20 working days, distributed as follows: – Inception report – 3 days – Data collection & analysis – 10 days – Draft report – 4 days – Final report & presentation – 3 days

7. Consultant Qualifications.
• Advanced degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, or
related field.
• Proven experience conducting market research or value chain assessments in agriculture or
natural resource-based enterprises.
• Knowledge of non-conventional livestock (snail farming) or smallholder livelihood systems
preferred.
• Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report writing.
• Experience working in Liberia or similar contexts; familiarity with Grand Bassa and Rivercess an
asset.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

8. Proposal Requirements
• Technical Proposal – Understanding of assignment, methodology, work plan, and timeline.
• Financial Proposal – Detailed, budget in USD.
• Team Composition – CVs and relevant experience of key staff.
• Past Experience – Summary of similar assignments with samples of previous work and
references; along with the proposal, include two (2) samples of work previously done.
• Legal Documents – Business registration, tax clearance, and relevant certification.

9. Evaluation Criteria.

10. Submission Guidelines
i.
Sealing and Marking of Tenders
The tenderer shall seal the tender in an envelope, duly marking the envelopes as set out below and
in the Request for Proposal. The envelope shall indicate the name and address of the tenderer to
enable the tender to be returned unopened in case it is declared late or otherwise unacceptable. If
the envelope is not sealed and marked as instructed above, Concern Worldwide will not assume
responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of the tender submitted. A tender opened
prematurely for this cause will be rejected by Concern Worldwide and returned to the Tenderer.

Separated Sealed Technical and Financial Proposal are to be submitted to: The Procurement
Committee, CONCERN WORLDWIDE LIBERIA, Behind Home City, between 6th & 7th Street, Opposite
Greenland Supermarket, Tubman Sinkor, Boulevard, Monrovia and marked clearly with

“CWL_PR 6534 Snail value chain market research” on each
of the envelopes (Technical and financial envelopes)

To be submitted into the TENDER BOX in sealed envelopes. The TENDER BOX will be located at the
Concern Worldwide office, Behind Home City, Between 6th & 7th Street, Opposite Greenland
Supermarket, Tubman Sinkor, Boulevard, Monrovia during office hours Mondays to Thursdays
9:00AM to 4:00PM and Fridays 9:00AM to 12:30PM.

ii.
for Submission of Tenders
Hard copy Tenders must be received at the office of the Concern Worldwide in the above address
not later than Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 5:00PM as in the Request for proposal.

NOTE: All tenders submitted must be signed for in the tender submission form. Failing to do
so, the bid will not be accepted by the tender committee.

iii.
Late Tenders
Any tender received by Concern Worldwide after the deadline stipulated above shall be returned
unopened to the tenderer.

iv.
Modification and Withdrawal of Tenders
The tenderer may modify or withdraw his tender after tender submission, provided that the
modification or notice of withdrawal is received in writing by Concern Worldwide prior to the
prescribed deadline for the submission of tenders. The tenderer’s modification or notice of
withdrawal shall be prepared, sealed, marked and delivered in accordance with the submission of
tenders, with the envelopes additionally marked “MODIFICATION” or “WITHDRAWAL” as
appropriate. No tender may be modified after the deadline prescribed in, Deadline for Submission of
Tenders.

Opening
Bids will be opened in public at 2:00PM on Nov. 26, 2025, at Concern World wide’s Office, 6th & 7th
Streets, Behind Home City, Sinkor, Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia

Concern Worldwide shall open the tenders, including submission, Modification and Withdrawal of
Tenders, in accordance with Concern procurement procedures.

Tenders for which acceptable notice of withdrawal has been submitted; Modification and
Withdrawal of Tenders shall not be opened. Concern Worldwide will examine the tenders to
determine whether they are complete, the documents have been properly signed, and tenders are
generally in order. Tender evaluation shall be undertaken in accordance with Concern procurement
procedures.

Bid Evaluation
All evaluation will be done accordance with the Tender requirements as requested in her
Determination of Responsiveness
Prior to the detailed evaluation of the tenders, Concern Worldwide will determine whether each
tender is substantially responsive to the requirements of the tendering documents.
For the purpose of this clause, a substantially responsive tender is one, which conforms to all the
terms, conditions and specifications of the tendering documents without material deviation or
reservation. A Line item deviation or reservation is one which affects in any substantial way the
scope, quality, or performance of the works, or which limits in any substantial way, inconsistent with
the tendering documents, Concern Worldwide right of the tenderer’s obligation under the contract,
and the rectification of which deviation or reservation would affect unfairly the competitive
positions of the other tenderers presenting substantially responsive tenders.
If a tender/Bid is not substantially responsive to the requirements of the tendering documents, it will
be rejected by Concern Worldwide and may not subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer
having corrected or withdrawn non-conforming deviation or reservation.

2.5.1 Administrative criteria/ evaluation
The first stage of tender evaluation will be checked that the required documents are submitted as
requested in the request for proposal, and that the bidder is a legally registered and compliant
business in Liberia. Failure to submit all requested documents at the initial submission stage will
result in the bidder being disqualified from the tender process.

11. Point of Contact for Clarifications – All inquiries related to this RFP should be directed
in writing to tender.lib@concern.net

14th Nov. 2025, 10:00am: Closing date for submission of questions and clarity, inquiries
18th Nov. 2025, 10:00am: Circulation of responses to questions

12. Ethical Standards and Confidentiality
All information collected during the assignment must remain confidential and be used solely for the purposes
of this study. The final outputs will become the property of Concern Worldwide Liberia. The consultant is
expected to uphold ethical standards in engaging with participants and reporting findings.

13. Disclaimer
Concern Worldwide Liberia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, cancel the solicitation
process, and modify the scope of work or timeline as needed.

Important information:
Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child
Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection
of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and
partner organizations, and the standards of behaviors expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility for the organization to strive
for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with
Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of
employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern
Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally,
Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only
those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering
with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.
During this consultancy application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal
data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.