Federal Ministry of Environment
Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja
Invitation for Tender
Introduction
The Federal Ministry of Environment intends to implement a number of projects aimed at climate-proofing Nigeria against the consequences of Climate Change as well seize the opportunities therein.
The Ministry is, therefore, inviting interested and suitably qualified Contractors, Consultants and other Service Providers to submit bids/tenders for the under-listed projects:
1. LOT “1”: Post-COPENHAGEN 15 Programme, especially meetings leading up to COP 16 in Mexico 2010.
Scope of Work:
- To facilitate international meetings in China (leading to COP 16 in Mexico) for the UNFCCC Climate Change Negotiators and national delegates.
- To facilitate International meetings in Mexico for the UNFCCC Climate Change Negotiators and national delegates.
- Local meetings, workshops, interactive sessions, round-tables & negotiators meetings to Nigeria in the process leading to COP 16 in Mexico 2010.
- To organize routine training of Negotiators in preparation for the COP 16 in Mexico 2010.
2. LOT “2”: Development of a Strategic framework for Voluntary National Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) for attracting funds under the COP 15 Political Copenhagen Accord towards shoring up Nigeria’s profile in Climate Change mitigation to make It carbon-neutral by 2025.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Establishment of a strategic framework for NAMA in Nigeria.
- Identifying opportunities for the reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions.
- Organizing discussions, dialogues, round tables, seminars and workshops at the local, state, federal, regional and international levels towards shaping Climate Change mitigation and adaptation agenda.
- Facilitating strategic partnerships with local stakeholders, MDAs, the Legislature and organized private sector and civil society organizations.
- Purchase of 1 no. project vehicles for coordinating NAMA Programmes.
B. Scope of Work:
- Purchase of 10 nos. lap-tops and relevant software for the creation of database and facilitation of the documentation involved in the NAMA project.
- Supply and installation of the laptops and associated software.
- Upgrade of Special Climate Unit website,
- Production of a National Road Map for Voluntary NAMA for Nigeria.
- Purchase of 1 no. project vehicles for coordinating NAMA Programmes.
LOT “3”: Development of a National Climate Change Policy and Response strategy
Scope of Work:
A(i). Developing a Zero-Draft National Climate Change Policy and Response Strategy document for Nigeria.
(ii) Organizing consultative for a towards the evolution of dynamic, robust and sustainable policy Act.
B (i) Liaising with the National Assembly for enabling Legislation on Climate Change Policy and Response Strategy.
B (ii) Management and dissemination of information relating to the project.
4. LOT “4”: Promoting Energy Efficiency for Climate Change Mitigation in Residential and Commercial Sectors.
Scope of Work:
- Distribution of Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs in residential and commercial sectors of the-economy in order to create substantial awareness of the abundant opportunities that exist in energy savings, thus saving Nigeria from the looming negative consequences of Climate Change.
- Setting in motion a pilot programme on Energy Efficiency on which the development of subsequent national programmes and policies for mitigating Climate Change will be anchored.
- Identifying and carrying out baseline scenario for the use of energy-efficient light Bulbs in six (6) urban and six (6) rural areas) as pilot projects covering the six (6) geo-political zones of Nigeria.
- Distribution of Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs in six (6) urban and six (6) rural areas in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.
- Developing a scenario for factoring Carbon Credit into the distribution of CFL and to develop a Project Idea Note (PIN) and Project Design Document (PDD) for the CFL project.
- Purchase of 1 no. project vehicles for coordinating the project. Programmes.
Tender Requirements:
To qualify for consideration, applicants are required to submit the requisite documents stated hereinafter. Failure to submit the documents may lead to outright disqualification of any erring applicant.
- Certificate of Registration a limited Liability Company only with the Corporate Affairs Commission;
- Details of company and other resources
- Valid Certificate of Registration with the Federal Ministry of Works and Federal Ministry of Environment in, at least, Category “B”,
- Company’s current Tax Clearance Certificate for at least three (3) years (State Tax identification Number (TIN)
- Verifiable evidence of previous experience in jobs of this technical nature and magnitude. (Attach Letters of Award and Certificates of Completion):
- Evidence of VAT Registration and Remittance:
- Company profile reflecting executive capacity and person;
- Evidence of experience and/or expertise in Climate Change-related field(s) in addition to evidence of drafting policies, laws and regulations, proposals, blueprints and strategic frameworks on Climate Change;
- At least ten (10) years of experience in technical/professional jobs in the area of Climate Change;
- Experience in the handling of related national/regional programmes and projects;
- Name, e-mail address and phone number(s) of company’s contact person;
- Evidence from the company’s Batters as to the company’s financial solvency and capacity to undertake the works and services, if awarded the contracts, and
- A brief report/description of your understanding of the projects listed above.
Evaluation Criteria
- Possess cognate experience in United Nations Framework Climate Change Convention Conference (UNFCCC) Negotiation processes.
- Have participated in not less than two conference of parties on Climate Change (Show evidence of attendance):
- have attend negotiations in global, regional and national discussions on Climate Change held in countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and in Nigeria produce evidence of participation)
- Have a minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in any of these fields of study: Engineering, Industrial Physics and Clean Development Mechanism. A PhD and/or Masters degree will be of added advantage:
- Attach evidence of experience or ability to manage events (conferences, workshops, round-tables, interactive sessions, etc) relating to Climate change;
- Have attended at least two international conferences, workshops, seminars, interactive sessions, etc. on mitigation, adaptation and technology development and application in respect of Climate Change consequences and opportunities
- Produce a minimum of three (3) referees from functional statutory bodies and/or internationally Change institutions in or outside Nigeria;
- Possess a reliable and verifiable foreign official address
- Applicants must submit, in bank draft, a non –refundable deposit in the sum of N50,000.00 (Fifty thousand naira only);
NOTE: An applicant must attach Certified true copies of verifiable evidence in respect of each of the criteria listed (i)-(viii) above
Contractors must:
- Have cognate experience in renewable energy and clean development mechanism from reputable, international organization:
- Have a minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in any of these fields of study: Engineering, Industrial Physics and Clean Development Mechanism. A PhD and/or Masters degree will be of added advantage;
- Have implemented at least two Climate Change projects in and/or outside Nigeria. Attach Certificates of Award or other verifiable pieces of evidence of execution of such projects;
- Applicants must submit, in bank draft, a non-refundable deposit in the sum of N50,00.00 (fifty thousand naira only); and
- Attach evidence of experience or ability to manage events (conferences, workshops, Interactive sessions, etc) relating to Climate Change
Additional Information
- Notwithstanding the submission of tender data to the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Ministry is neither committed nor obligated in any way to include your company on any bid list or to award any contract to your company.
- This advertisement shall not be construed to mean outright committal on the part of the Federal Ministry of Environment; nor shall it entitle potential companies to making any claims whatsoever or seeking any indemnity from the Federal Ministry of Environment on grounds of sheer response to the advertisement.
Submission Deadline
Completed financial and Technical tenders/Bids are to be submitted in two (2) Separate Envelopes marked “Technical Bids” and “Financial Bids” respectively. Each of the envelopes is to contain one Original and one Duplicate copy of the tenders and should be enclosed in larger envelopes marked “CONFIDENTIAL” on the top Left corner. The specific Lot being tendered for should also be clearly and unambiguously written at the centre of the envelope.
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