Federal Republic of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Power
Invitation to Tender for the Procurement of a Firm of Estate Surveyors and Valuers to Provide Consultancy Services for the Compensation Valuation and Resettlement for Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project
Introduction
Following the completion of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project, the Federal Ministry of Power now intends to procure a firm of Estate Surveyors and Valuers to provide consultancy services for the compensation valuation and resettlement of project affected persons within the project area. Accordingly, the Ministry, in line with Public Procurement Act 2007, invites experienced and reputable Firms or Joint Ventures to apply for the provision of consultancy services for the Compensation, Valuation and Resettlement for the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project.
Scope of Services
2. The scope of services shall include:
i. Reconfirmation of identified project affected persons;
ii. Checking of identification numbers and issuance of identification cards;
iii. Identification and valuation of farmlands and other land holdings and economic trees;
iv. Reconfirmation of households (buildings, deities, burial ground and other public building;
v. Assessment of compensation payable to affected persons and communities; and
vi. Liaising with the Emirates, District Heads and village Heads for possible resettlement sites.
Conditions for Pre-Qualification
3. The requirement for the pre-qualification for the tender from interested consulting firms or Joint Ventures are as follows:
- Company Profile with copy of Article of Association and CAC Form C07;
- Company Registration with Professional Bodies particularly Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers or its equivalent;
- Verifiable evidence of Firm’s experience in similar consultancy services on compensation valuation including at least a Dam project and participation in the resettlement activities;
- Curriculum Vitae of individual experts/staff who will be assigned to the required services including qualification, individual experience in handling assignments and attestation available;
- Financial Capacity Profile of the firm and Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for 2010,2011,2012;
- Evidence of Consultancy services with a contractual value of over N90million;
- Submission of three (3) years Audited Account for 2010, 2011, 2012;
- 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.
4. Quality and Cost Based selection method shall be used in accordance with the procedures set out in the Public Procurement Act 2007 – BPP Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of Consultancy Firms (Complex Lump Sum) January 2008. Evaluation criteria for both technical and financial proposals are contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Copies of the RFP and the reports of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in two (2) volumes can be picked up from the office of the Secretary, Ministerial Tenders Board.
Submission of Proposal
5. Tenders must be submitted in six (6) copies including one original in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender for Estate Surveyors and Valuers” 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 12:00 noon on 12th March, 2013. Delivery through Courier will NOT be accepted.
Important Information
- No representative or agent should bid for or on behalf of any Firm as the client shall not discuss or deal with any third party.
- Federal Ministry of Power reserves the right to verify and authenticate any claim by Firms. Prospective Firms should therefore include in their submissions necessary authority for verification.
- The Federal Ministry of Power shall not enter into any debate or discussion with any party with respect to the rejection of bid not conforming to the rejection of bid not conforming directives and accompanying documents.
Enquiries on the Invitation
6. All enquiries are to be directed to:
Director (Power)
Federal Minister of Power
Federal Secretariat Complex Room 454, Phase 1
Annex III, Abuja, FCT
Signed:
Permanent Secretary
