The budget limit should be given in the ToR. The type of experts, and whether foreign or
local, and the duration of their inputs will usually be the deciding cost factors although a largefield survey or measurement program with laboratory analysis could significantly increase
EIA – General procedures 5 Achieng Ogola costs. Any assistance to be provided by the Client to reduce costs should be clearly stated in the ToR.
Consultant payments proposal should be made and tied to specific milestones e.g. the
consultant will be paid 20% of their fee upon receipt of draft report by client etc.
Reporting requirements should be clearly stated and should comply with local or international
reporting guidelines. The format of EIS must be clear and the number of copies in soft and
hard must be stated.
ToR should make provision for the consultants to improve the terms of reference in order to
improve the quality of EIA