NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (NESREA)
INVITATION FOR BIDS
The National Environmental standards and Regulations Enforcements Agency (NESREA) is charged with the responsibility of enforcing all environmental laws, guidelines , policies standards and regulations in Nigeria. As part of the process for achieving its mandate under the 7th FGN-UNDP Country programme (2009 2012, NESREA ) is requesting for submissions from the general public in order to implement the following activities .
LOT A: REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT GUIDELINES
SCOPE OF WORK
a) Review the existing Environmental Audit Guidelines in line with current global trends ;
b) Define the scope of an Environmental Audit and the responsibilities of an Environmental Auditor including ethics of an Environmental Auditor.
c) Develop protocols to evaluate key aspects of environmental management and performance such as waste disposal, energy use, cleaner production, supply chains , health and safety;
d) Review the On-site audit checklist in the line with current trends;
e) Develop presentation format of audit findings
f) Develop action plan framework for implementation of Recommendations ;
Duration 4 weeks
LOT B: DEVELOPMENT OF ENFORCEMENT POLICY FOR NESREA
SCOPE OF WORK
a) Principles of an enforcement programme
b) Achieving enforcement objectives
c) Procedure for compliance monitoring and enforcement
d) Procedure for prosecution
Duration 4 Weeks
LOT C: STUDY OF COMPLIANCE WITH CITIES IN NIGERIA
SCOPE OF WORK
a) Appraise Nigeria’s status in the implementation of Cites
b) Identify key cites species and their conservation status in Nigeria
c) Identify centres of illegal wildlife trade in the country and determine prominent routes and destinations
d) Identify and document major cites violations and factors militating against effective enforcement of cites
e) Determine the level of cites awareness among all segments of Nigeria society and suggest awareness creation strategy
f) Considering the present institutional arrangement, design a strategic cites enforcement regime sufficiently effective and sustainable, drawing from the NESREA Act and the Endangered species Act.
g) Prepare and submit report.
Duration 6 weeks
CONSULTANCY REQUIREMENTS
a) A first degree in environment and environment related disciplines ; a higher degree will be an added advantage
b) At least 20 years experience in environment and environment related disciplines
c) Good knowledge of the operation of the industrial sector in Nigeria with regards to health, safety and environmental policies
d) Must be NESREA duly accredited consultant;
e) Verifiable proof of execution of similar assignment
f) Evidence of incorporation by Corporate Affairs Commission;
g) Tax Clearance Certificate of 3 years including possessing of Tax identification Number (TIN)
h) Company’s audited account of 3 years
i) Value Added Tax registration and remittance
j) Company profile indicating key personnel with years of experience; and
k) verifiable evidence of Financial capability to execute the project.
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Response to this shall be in separate sealed envelopes, ie Technical (including a detailed work plan) and Financial Proposal respectively. The bid, which must be packed in a sealed envelope, marked at the right hand corner “FGN-UNDP/NESREA 2010 Miscellaneous Bids”, shall be delivered at the address stated below on or before 25th May, 2010 at 12 noon (local time):
The Director-General,
National Environmental Standards & Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)
No. 4 Oro-Ago Street,
Off Muhamadu Buhari Way, Garki II,
Abuja, FCT.
Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders or their representatives who may choose to attend the event as follows at NESREA office at 4.00pm (Local time) on date bid closure.
