Federal Ministry of Power
Request for Proposal for the Appointment of a Coordinating Consultant for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Small and Medium Hydropower Projects in’ Different Locations Nationwide
Introduction
The Federal Ministry of power intends to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of small & medium hydropower projects at selected dam sites in twenty (20) different locations as part of its diversification of sources of electricity. accordingly, the ministry in line with the 2011 budget proposals invites interested, experienced and reputable consultancy firms to apply as coordinating consultant for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Small & Medium Hydropower Projects, in difference location nationwide.
Scope of Work
The scope of works shall include;
- i. Preparation of Terms of reference and the detailed Technical/Financial Proposals (RFP) for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the identified Small Projects
- ii. Evaluation of the Technical & Financial Bids of the Consultants participating in the Tender Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- iii. Coordination, Review and Analysis of Reports and Submissions of the successful Consultants
Conditions for Pre-Qualification
Interested Firms are expected to collect, fill and submit Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) for Coordinating Consultancy Services for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Small & Medium Hydropower Projects from the Office of the Secretary, Ministerial Tenders Board along with the following:
- i. Company Profile with copy of Article of Association and CAC Form CO7
- ii. Evidence of Firm’s accreditation with the federal Ministry of Environment /NESREA
- iii. Evidence of ownership of Laboratory accredited by Federal Ministry of Environment ( FME)/NESREA or access to the Laboratory accredited by FME/NESREA
- iv. Curriculum Vitae of individual experts/staff who will be assigned to the required services including qualification, Individual experience in handling assignments and attestation available
- v. Financial Capacity Profile of the firm and Evidence of Tax Clearance certificate for 2008, 2009, 2010
- vi. Evidence of experience in at least three (3) similar projects executed within the last five (5) years with verifiable Letters of Contract Award.
- Submission of three (3) years Audited Account with an annual Turnover of over N13million in each of the last 3 years
- Evidence of Employee Open Retirement Saving Account (RSA) with a Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) of choice
- ix. Evidence of Remittance of both Employer and Employee Pension Contribution to the appropriate Pension Fund Custodian
The consultant shall be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the BPP Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of Consultancy Firms (Complex Lump Sum) January 2008
Submission of Proposal
Complete Technical and Financial Proposals should be submitted in two (2) separate envelopes enclosed inside a third (3rd) sealed envelope (one Electronic copy in Microsoft Office Original and six (6) copies of each Technical & Financial Proposals respectively and marked “Coordinating Consultancy Services for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Small & Medium Hydropower Projects nationwide” 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 reach him on or before 12:00 noon 18th April, 2011. The prequalification documents should be enclosed inside the Technical Proposal. The technical proposals shall be opened same date at 1.00pm in the Conference Room of the Honourable Minister of States, 4th floor, Annex III, PHASE 1, Federal Secretariat Complex.
Important Information
- This notice is an Invitation to Tender and not Pre-qualification.
- Only the Financial bids of the Technically qualified Consultants would be opened. The financial bids of the others would be returned unopened.
- Only Consultancy Firms with proven experience in Hydropower project Designs are eligible to submit proposal.
- No representatives or agents should bid for or behalf any Consultants as the client shall not discuss or deal with any third parties.
- Federal Ministry of power reserve the right to verify and authenticate any claims by Firms.
- Prospective Consultants should therefore include in the submission necessary authority for verification.
- Firms should abide by the bidding instructions and requirement to avoid rejection of their bid.
- The Federal Ministry of Power shall not enter into any debate(s) or discussion with any party(ies) with respect to the rejection of bid not conforming to directives and accommodating documents.
Enquiries on the Invitation
All enquires on the proposals are to be directed to:
Director (EIS)
Federal Ministry of Power
Federal Secretariat Complex
Room 347, Phase 1, Annex III,
Abuja, FCT.
Signed
I.B. Soli (OON)
Permanent Secretary
