When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on June 11, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Catholic Relief Services. The work is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Proven experience conducting external audits of environmental and social management systems. Familiarity with governmental or agency-wide ESS frameworks. Expertise in environmental and social risk assessment and grievance mechanisms. Ability to evaluate complex projects with climate-related components. Established presence or ability to work in Maryland.

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External Audit Service for Environmental and Social Standards Framework and Systems

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesPosted: June 2nd, 2026Deadline: June 11th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Baltimore requires an external audit of its environmental and social standards systems and selected projects, focusing on risk management and institutional capacity.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) within large INGOs or multilateral organizations
Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and World Bank Environmental and Social Framework
Experience conducting audits or assessments of ESS systems in humanitarian or development contexts
Understanding of grievance redress mechanism design and implementation
Strong analytical and report-writing skills for senior institutional audiences
Must be a legal business entity
Must provide three professional references
Must submit a technical and financial proposal
Must declare any potential conflict of interest regarding past work with CRS

CONTRACT DURATION

4 months

TIMELINE

Clarifying questions due by June 5th, 2026

Full proposal due by June 11th, 2026

Contract duration from July 1st, 2026 to October 30th, 2026

Design report due within 15 business days of contract signing

Preliminary findings due August 31st, 2026

Final audit report due October 31st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 5th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Catholic Relief Services

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a vendor to provide external audit services for the evaluation of its Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) framework and systems. The audit will encompass a thorough review of the agency's ESS systems, including its policies, procedures, tools, and organizational structures.

The selected vendor will also be responsible for auditing two to three agency projects or programs that carry notable environmental and/or climate-related aspects. Key areas of assessment will include environmental and social risk management, grievance and redress mechanisms, and the agency’s institutional systems and capacity. All questions from potential bidders must be submitted by June 5, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on June 11, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Catholic Relief Services. The work is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Proven experience conducting external audits of environmental and social management systems
Familiarity with governmental or agency-wide ESS frameworks
Expertise in environmental and social risk assessment and grievance mechanisms
Ability to evaluate complex projects with climate-related components
Established presence or ability to work in Maryland

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