Federal Republic of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Water Resources
Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services for Gurara Phase II Project
1.0 Introduction
1.1 The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) Intends to immediately develop Gurara Dam Phase II for hydro power, water supply, irrigation and socio- economic activities. To this end, the FMWR invites interested, suitably qualified and reputable consulting firms including joint ventures (jvs) to submit Proposals for the following projects:
Lot1: Geotechnical Studies
Lot 2: Environmental Impact Assessment
Lot 3: Irrigation Service Study
Lot 4: Prime Consultant
Lot 5: Hydrological Studies
Lot 6: Topographic Survey
Lot 7: Aerial Mapping
Lot 8: Project Support, Monitoring and evaluation
2.0 Terms of Reference and Scope Of Services
2.1 The Terms of Reference (TOR) for each project is included in the Standard Bidding Documents – Request for Proposals to be collected from the Ministry. Interested Consultants should indicate the Lot for which the proposal is made.
3.0 Qualification Requirement
The minimum technical and responsive requirements are as follows:
Interested firms or joint ventures (JV) are expected to collect, fill and submit Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of consulting firms (Complex Lump sum), from the Secretary Ministerial Tenders Board in addition to the following minimum requirements:
- Evidence of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria, including Articles and Memorandum of Association and up-to date Returns with the CAC.
- Copy (not personal) of tax clearance and VAT registration certificate for the last three consecutive years namely 2007,2008 and 2009 respectively.
- Evidence of VAT Registration, FIRS PIN Number, and receipts of payment;
- Registration with professional bodies particularly COREN, NIS.
- Statement of annual turnover for the preceding years
- Evidence of financial capability and or banking support to execute the contract without delay if awarded
- Verifiable evidence of experience and qualification of key personnel
- Submission of (3) three
- Pension,
4.0 Collection of Tender Documents
4.1 Qualified Consulting firms shall on application collect (Standard Bidding Document-Request for Proposals (RfP), from Monday August 23,2010 from
Office of the Director, (Procurement)
Federal Ministry of Water Resources,
Block A, Room 202
Old Secretariat, Area 1,
Garki, Abuja.
The collection of RFP for the Projects shall be at no cost. Multiple applications are permissible subject to meeting qualification and specialization requirements.
5.0 Submission of Proposals
5.1 Completed Technical and Financial proposals (Four sets of hard copy and One Electronic copy in compact disk and Microsoft office) shall be submitted in two different sealed envelopes and labeled Technical proposals and Financial proposal and both sealed in a third envelope marked Project Name at the top right hand corner and addressed to:
Office of the Director, (Procurement)
Federal Ministry of Water Resources
Block A, Room 202
Old Secretariat, Area 1,
Garki, Abuja.
5.2 To reach him on or before Monday 20th September 2010. The technical proposals will be opened on the same closing date at the Ministry s Conference Room Area 1 Garki, Abuja. Only firms whose proposals fulfill the minimum requirements would be invited for the financial bid opening stage.
6.0 Enquiries
6.1 All enquiries on this advertisement are to be directed to: The Director,
Dams and Reservoir
Federal Ministry of Water Resources,
Block A, Old Secretariat, Area 1,
Garki, Abuja.
7.0 Disclaimer and Conclusion
7.1 This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Ministry to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Ministry to procure services.
7.2 The Mi
