Federal Republic of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Power
Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) From Interested Consultancy Firms for Consultancy Services for the Feasibility Studies and Production of Reliable Data for Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind in Coastal Areas Biomass and Energy Efficiency (Energy Audit) Projects in Different Locations Nationwide
1.0 Background
1.1 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Power is desirous of improving power supply in the country through the diversification of sources of electricity supply. Accordingly, the Federal Ministry of Power requests for Expression of Interest (EOI) that will lead to short listing of eligible Consulting Firms for the feasibility studies on the utilization of renewable energy for power generation in different locations nationwide.
2.0 Scope of Work
2.1 The consultancy Services will cover Feasibility Studies and production of reliable data suitable for power generation in different locations using the specific resources in the following areas:
Lot A – Wind in Coastal Areas
Lot B – Solar Energy
Lot C – Biomass Solid Waste/Agricultural Waste
Lot D – Energy Efficiency (Energy Audit)
2.2 The various work streams entailed in these consultancies will be elaborated in the various Request For Proposals (RFPs) that will contain the Terms of Reference for the assignments.
3.0 Pre-Qualification Requirements for Submission of Expression of Interest
3.1 The requirements for pre-qualification for the Expression of Interest (EOI) from prospective consulting firms are as follows:-
- Company Profile with copy of Article of Association and CAC Form C07
- Company Registration with professional bodies particularly COREN or its equivalent
- Curriculum Vitae of individual staff who will be assigned to the required services including qualification, individual experience in handling assignments and attestation available
- Financial Capacity of the firm and Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for 2009, 2010, 2011
- Evidence of experience in at least three (3) Similar Projects executed within the last five (5) years with verifiable letters of contract award,
- submission of three (3) years Audited Accounts for 2009, 2010, 2011
- Evidence of Employees Open Retirement Savings Account (RSA) with a Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) of choice
- Evidence of Remittance of both Employer and Employee Pension Contribution to the appropriate Pension Fund Custodian.
3.2 Firms will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the BPP Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of Consultancy Firms (Complex Lump Sum) January 2008.
4.0 Submission of Proposal
4.1 The Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted in six (6) copies including one original in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Expression of Interest FOR ANY OF THE LOTS” at the top right hand corner and addressed to:
The Secretary
Ministerial Tenders Board (MTB)
Federal Ministry of Power
Federal Secretariat Complex
Room 347, Phase 1, Annex III,
Abuja, FCT
to be delivered by hand on or before 12.00pm on Monday 9th July , 2012. Delivery through Courier will NOT be accepted.
5.0 Further Information
i. Only pre-qualified consultancy firms will be invited to collect the respective Request for Proposal (RFP) for each project lot.
ii. No firm will be allowed to bid for more than two locations in one Lot
iii. Interested firms may obtain further information from the address below:
Director (EIS)
Federal Minister of Power
Federal Secretariat Complex
Room 5B 330, Phase 1, Annex III,
Abuja, FCT
Signed:
Dr (Mrs) Dere Awosika, MFR, Mni
Permanent Secretary
