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Hc will receive the equipment, materials and supplies in Bamako, unpnekage
and inspect it, place it in operation and deliver it to and
install it in its proper project site.
e. Construction. Upon GRM approval of relevant plans and the arrival
of necessary materials and equipment, the Contractor will construct the
two feedlots (S(.gou and Tienfalla), including two temporary feedlots on
the sites, and the two managed grazing areas (Doukolomba Park and Tienfalla
Forect) in accordance with the approved plans. In the case of
Doukolomba Park, "construction" will include clcaring the range of unnecessary
brush and trues end rcseeding it with highiquality forage grass
f Credit activity. Working in the context of ECIBEV, with the GRM
Ministry of Poduction and Finance, and with the Malian Development B'?nk,
the Contractor will organize thj system for administration of small loans
to support purchases of seed, fertilizer and cattle in each of the direct
livestock activities. This will include criteria for borrowing eligibility,
interest rate schedules, evaluation of credit -. worthiness,
Ppproval procedures
g Organization of the sedentar famers. Working in the context of
ECIBEV and in close cooperation with the GRM Veterinary Service and the
Peanut Corporation (Opeation Arachides), the Contractor will review the
existing lists of small farmers who have expressed willingness to participate
in the program to fatten beef cattle for the meat market. The
Contractor will organize the administration of fertilizer and seed purchase,
cattle purchase, credit administration, livestock extension advice,
and veterinary services required to initiate this activity in the Koulikoro
area and in the Douna area
h Project management advice, Working in close coordination with the
GRM, the Contractor will provide overall project coordinating, scheduling
and administrative advice for the successful and timely completion of the
above preliminary activitis and for the coordinated transition of the
project to livestock production operations.
2. Phase II
a. Livestock Production Operations. The second major increment of work
in the project is the provision of long-term administrative, and managemeLt
advice to the GRM for the operation of each of the subproject activitiec
described above in Phase I. It is recognized that certain prrtions of
Phasc II will begin before some Phase I subproject activities are complct.d.
3. Contractor-personnel administration. The Contractor will be fully
responsible for the administration, including housing, transportation,
pay, etc., of his own personnel.