Federal Republic of Nigeria
Federal Roads Development Project
Consultancy Services for the Implementation of Road Sector Governance and Accountability Action Plan (GAAP)
Request for Expressions of Interest
Project ID No.: PO90135
Credit No: IDA 44150
EOI No: FRDP/2011/EOI/002
This invitation for expressions of interest follows the general procurement notice that appeared in UN Development Business online, Issue No.637 of 11 March 2005.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Federal Roads Development Project (FRDP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the contract for the procurement of consulting services for the implementation of road sector governance and accountability action plan (GAAP).
The objectives of the consulting services shall include, but not limited to the following:
- To enhance information disclosure and transparency
- To improve procurement practices through e-governance
- To strengthen community to make engineering professionals accountable
- To develop a format and procedure that will be very transparent to make design and construction professionals more accountable for any defect.
- To monitor road users’ satisfaction and analyze the needs and demands of the community.
- To promote safety, environmental and social awareness on the proper use of roads to the community.
The Road Sector Development Team of the Federal Ministry of Works now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA credits by World Bank January 2011 Edition.
Interested consultants should submit one (1) original and (2) two copies of the above information in English language in an envelope marked: “Expression of Interest – “Consultancy Services for the implementation of Road Sector Governance and Accountability Action Plan (GAAP)”
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address hours 8.00 to 5.00 pm (local time) on Mondays to Fridays.
Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the address below on or before 27th January 2012 by 2.00 pm
The Unit Manager,
Road Sector Development Team,
6 Niagara Close, off Erie Crescent, off Nile Street,
Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: =234 7036609082
Email: unitmanager@rsdt.gov.ng , unitmgr.rsdt@yahoo.co.uk
