FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA
THE WORLD BANK
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
CREDIT NO: IDA 70150
NG-BENUE STATE ACRESAL-407804-CS-QCBS
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF REHABILITATION, DI-SILTING/EXPANSION OF ADOKA-ICHO COMMUNITY DAM, OTUKPO LGA, NAKA EARTH DAMS IN GBOKO, VANDEIKYA AND KONSHISHI LGAS.
The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the world bank towards the cost of project (ACRESAL) and intend to apply part of the proceeds to engage a consultant for design of rehabilitation, Di-silting/expansion of Adoka-Icho community Dam, Otukpo LGA, Naka Earth Dam, Gwer West LGA and construction 3 no. New Earth Dams in Gboko, Vandeikya and Konshisha LGAs for Benue State ACRESAL.
The main assignment of the consultant under phase 1 is to prepare Feasibility studies, concept Note and/or Detailed Design DD if any reports and drawings, bidding documents (incl. Bill of Engineering Measurement while taking into consideration environmental and Social risks.
In addition, this could be followed in phase 2 by supervision of works and quality control as well as ensuring sustainability by preparing an adequate operations and maintenance (O&E) system to be implemented at the conclusion of the construction of infrastructure improvements.
The professional staff to be provided by the consultant is estimated at 12 staff-months covered by the services of; civil/hydraulic engineer (Team lead), topographic surveyor/Geodetic engineer, Hydrologist, Geotechnical Engineer, Geological Engineer, Dam Safety Specialist, Soil and Water Conservation Specialist, Hydraulic Structural Engineer, Hydro-Electromechanical, Expert, Soil Scientist/Agronomist.
Natural resources Management specialist, GIS Expert, CAD expert, and quality surveyor/contract specialist. The services are anticipated to be completed within 6 months for phase 1 and 12 months for phase 2 from the contract effective date.
The detail terms of reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained on request in writing to Stated Project Coordinator, State Project Management Units (SPMU) of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscape Project (ACRESAL), opposite NTA Makurdi Network Centre, Ahmadu Bello Way, Makurdi, Benue State or via our official website www.benueacresal.com.ng
The Benue State Project Management Unit of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape Project (ACRESAL) now invites eligible consulting firms (consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualification and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria.
i. Evidence of legal status of the firm (business and years in business) shall not be less than 10 years relevant general working experience
ii. Profile of firm including ownership structure with full contract details.
iii. Capability profile of the firm (track records) including details of experience in similar assignment
iv. Technical and managerial capability of the firm.
v. Experience of working in similar geographical region.
Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The attention of interested consultant is drawn to section III, paragraph, 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the world bank’s Procurement regulations for IPF Borrowers September 2023 (procurement regulations) setting forth the world bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultant may associate with other firms to enhance their qualification but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a Joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the quality cost-based selection method set out in the procurement regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 10:00am to 16:00pm Mondays to Fridays, excluding public holidays.
Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by courier) not later than 4:00pm on 31st May, 2024.
Bdr. Victor Ama
State Project Coordinator
Benue State ACRESAL
Ministry of Water Resource & Environment
Ahmadu Bello Way, Makurdi, Benue State
Telephone: +2348038548996
Email: [email protected]