Capacity Building for Microfinance Institutions and their Apex Associations at RUFIN

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RURAL FINANCE INSTITUTION

BUILDING PROGRAMME

…Developing Rural Financing to Achieve Food Security

Request for Expression of Interest: Capacity Building for Microfinance Institutions and their Apex  Associations

FGN/FAD Rural Finance Institution Building Programme (RUFIN)

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a loan from the international Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) equivalent to USD 27.2 million towards the cost of implementing a Rural Finance Institution Building Programme (RUFIN) through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan in capacity building for apex organizations of microfinance institutions which is part of the programme’s mandate. The FGN and IFAD are collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria and Federal Department of Cooperatives to implement the programme. RUFIN wishes to call for expression of interest from Training Service Providers (TSP) for Capacity Building for Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Non-bank Microfinance institutions (Cooperatives/Non-Governmental Organization. Microfinance Institutions NGO-MFls) and their Apexes in twelve (12) participating states of the RUFIN Programme.

A.        Introduction

RUFIN is a seven year programme funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). One of the programme components would be to work in collaboration with the Development Finance Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to promote targeted capacity building  and technical assistance in

favour of eligible Financial Cooperative (FC), NGO-MFIs, MFBs and their apexes in the 12 RUFIN states of Adamawa , Akwa Ibom , Anambara , Bauchi , Benue , Edo , Imo, Katsina , Lagos , Nasarawa , Oyo and Zamfara.

B.        Goals and Objectives

The goal of the programme is to address the human and other resource gaps in eligible institutions, improve their systems and service delivery capacities and expand outreach to small rural enterprises that are involved in agribusiness and non-farm enterprises through improved rural financing.

C.        Scope of Work

The scope of work is divided into two broad categories;

i)          Comprehensive  needs assessment,  curriculum  design,  course material development  and overall coordination of the project. The training package to be developed should reflect  the varying needs  of the different categories of participants which cuts across  all the  categories of MFBs  and NBMFIs:

a.         Category 1 Microfinance banks

b.         Category 2: Cooperatives – MFIs

c.         Category 3: NGO – MFIs

d.         Category 4: Apex organizations

ii)         Delivery of training: The potential TSP would use the already developed course materials to undertake the training for eligible institutions that will be selected in the RUFIN States under the terms and conditions that will be agreed upon at a later date.

B.        Procedure of Expression of interest/ Eligibility Criteria

Providers of the training programme should possess track record of success in micro/rural finance institutional training and demonstrate an appropriate mix of faculty members with relevant competencies in delivering the training modules.

Interested applicants should indicate how they will carry out the specific activities in category a to d above by providing the following additional information:

1.         Corporate profile and evidence of technical capability and verifiable evidence of similar experience in the past.

2.         Brief description of similar project experience

3.         In the case of consortia, a formal technical cooperation agreement or MOU

4.         List of key resource persons available for this project and copies of their CVs plus letters of consent to be part of the bid.

5.         Concise concept note indicating an understanding of the assignment and how they intend to carry it out and achieve the desired impact in not more than three (3) pages of A4 papers

6.         Office address, telephone number and e-mail of key contact

7 .        Copy of the firm’s certificate of incorporation

8.         Reference letter from a reputable bank indicating support for the firm.

Two hard copies and one soft copy of the Expression of Interest and attached documents should be sealed in an envelope and clearly marked on the left side corner “Microfinance Training Service Providers” Each application should be delivered latest by 12.00 noon,  on or before 27th May, 2010  to the address below:

Programme Management Unit (PMU)

Rural Finance institution Building Programme Office,

No. 3, Safana Close, off Zaria Street by old CBN.

Garki II Abuja,

Only shortlisted  Training Service Providers will be  contacted .

Projects Execution at RUFIN

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Rural Financial Institution

Building programme

…Developing Rural Financing to Achieve Food Security

Request for Expression of Interest to participate in capacity building programme for Apex organizations of microfinance institutions

This Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) equivalent to USD 27. 2 million towards the cost of implementing a Rural Finance Institution Building Programme (RUFSN) through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan in capacity building for apex organizations of microfinance institutions which is part of the programme’s mandate. The FGN and IFAD are collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria and Federal Department of Cooperatives to implement the programme RUFIN wishes to call for expression of interest from state and national apexes associations of Cooperatives/Non-Governmental Organization-Microfinance Institutions (NGO-MFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to participate in the capacity building exercise for apex development programme in twelve (12) participating states of the RUFIN Programme.

A, Introduction:

RUFIN is a seven (7) year programme funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), One of the programme components would be to work in collaboration with the Development Finance Department (DFD) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to promote targeted capacity building  and technical assistance in favour of eligible apexes of MFIs, NGO-MFIs, MFBs in the twelve (12) RUFIN states of Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Benue, Edo, Imo, Katsina, Lagos, Nasarawa, Oyo and Zamfara

RUFIN aims to support, develop and strengthen the apex organisations for the Cooperatives/Non-Governmental Organization-Microfinance Institutions (NGO MFIs), Non-Bank Microfinance Institutions (NBMFIs) and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) to promote improved membership services, as well as improve legal, policy and regulatory framework for their operations. The benefits to be enjoyed by eligible apexes include i) ex-ante financial institutional, and risk assessment, ii) hare and software support, iii) training and on-site technical assistance and coaching

B. Goals and Objectives

The goal of the programme is to improve the human and institutional capacities of the apexes to develop their members, define and enforce compliance with standards and supervise/regulate their activities in line with international best practices,

C. Procedure of Expression of interest/Eligibility Criteria

Expression of interest is required from interested national and state apexes currently operating in the twelve (12) listed states. This should be accompanied with a written application and documentary evidence in support of the following eligibility criteria.

  1. Copy of certificate of incorporation or registration with appropriate authority
  2. Functioning secretariat: Contact Persons/Address and Telephone
  3. Elected and functional organs
  4. List of names and addresses of affiliated members
  5. Evidence of services to members
  6. Commitment to collection of membership fees
  7. Evidence of Annual General Meeting (AGM) held over the past two (2) years
  8. Copy of action plan
  9. Copy of minutes of Annual General Meeting (AGM) held over the past two (2) years
  10. Copy of articles and memorandum of association or Bye laws and constitution

Two hard copies and one soft copy of the Expression of Interest and required documents should be sealed in an envelope and clearly marked on the left side corner “Apex Credit organisations and Networks”. Each application should be delivered on or before 12, 00 noon, 28th May, 2010 to the address below:

Programme Management Unit (PMU)

Rural Finance Institution Building Programme Office,

No. 3, Safana Close, off Zaria street by old CBN,

Garki II, Abuja. rufin_nig@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted Apexes will be contacted.

Consultancy Services at National Orthopaedic Hospital Lagos ,

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NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, IGBOBI- LAGOS

Expression of interest for Consultancy Services for 2010 Capital Projects

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi – Lagos seeks to engage the services of Consultants in the following fields: Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering for 2010 Capital Projects for Construction of New Buildings in the hospital.

Interested Firms (preferably a consortium of the above-listed professionals) are invited to submit the under listed documents with their letters of interest for consideration to be pre-qualified:

1.         Evidence of Incorporation/ Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

2.         Tax Clearance Certificate for the last 3 years

3.         VAT Certificate

4.         Audited Accounts of Firm for the past 3 years

5.         List of Key Professionals/ Partners/Firm/Consortium and evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies.

6.         Company’s profile and current office address

7.         Evidence of similar assignments conducted by Firm/Consortium

8.         Evidence from Firm/Consortium’s Bankers as to its financial strength, creditworthiness and solvency.

Please Note that:

(a)       All costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the Expression of Interest is to be borne entirely by Firm/Consortium.

(b)       National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi-Lagos reserves the right to reject any or all Expressions of interest and to terminate the entire  selection at any time without any liability to the Hospital.

(c)        All documents, which must be acknowledged “received” shall be

in ten (10) copies in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi – Lagos.”

(d)       All documents are to be submitted in the office of the Head of Administration n or before 27th May , 2010 by 1.00pm.

Pre-qualification documents would be opened on 28th May, 2010 by 12.00 noon.

Signed

Head of Administration

For; Medical Director

Rehabilitation and Supply of Items at Abuja Environmental Protection Board

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Abuja Environmental Protection Board

Plot 776 Cadastral AO off Z, Maimalari Street

Central Business District-Abuja

P.M.B 152 Garki

Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for Liquid Waste Sewage Line Rehabilitation/Maintenance & Distillation and Procurement of Cover for Sewer and Water Manholes in Federal Capital City

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) through the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has provisions in the 2010 budget for the rehabilitation of the FCC sewer network and is therefore inviting competent and Interested companies/contractors to submit Technical and Financial Bids for Rehabilitation and Distillation of the City Sewage Network covering 10 (Ten) Districts and supply of sewer/storm water manhole covers. No single company should bid for more than two lots.

Lots No. Activity District
Lot 1 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Wuse I
Lot 2 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Wuse II
Lot 3 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Garki I
Lot 4 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Garki II
Lot 5 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network C.B.D
Lot 6 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Utako
Lot 7 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Jabi
Lot 8 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Asokoro
Lot 9 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Maitama
Lot 10 Rehabilitation and Distillation of Sewerline Network Gudu/Life
Lot 11 Supply of Sewer/Storm Waterline Manhole Covers Camp
Lot 12 Supply of Soil Pipes for Routine Maintenance of city sewer line & Sewer Connection

Bid Requirements:

Interested, competent and the reputable companies must forward copies of the following documents and original to be made available for sighting during the tender opening

  1. i.            Evidence of registration with corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and Articles of memorandum of association
  2. ii.            Interested companies should have up to date returns with the CAC and be informed that due diligence could be conducted.
  3. iii.            Evidence of audited Account prepared by a Chartered Accounting firm and Tax Clearance for the last three years.
  4. iv.            Company’s bank statement for the last 12 months
  5. v.            Company profile showing list of key personnel/officers to be attached to the project stating their roles, designation, qualification and experience. Enclosed photocopies of professional certificate and Curriculum vitae (CV) where applicable
  6. vi.            List of verifiable documentary evidence of jobs of similar scale and type successfully executed within the last five years.
  7. Any bid above N50, 000.000 (Fifty Million Naira) should be accompanied with bid security of 2% of the bid price.
  8. List of equipment to be used for the project available for immediate inspection and their locations. Also state whether the equipment is on lease or owned
  9. ix.            Verifiable evidence of remittance of pension fund contributions in line with Section 16, subsection 16(d) of the Public Procurement Act 2007.
  10. x.            A sworn affidavit confirming that none of the company Directors has ever been convicted in any Court of Law in line with the provisions of Part iv. Section 16(6e-f) of public Procurement Act 2007.

Collection of tender Documents

Interested, competent and reputable companies should tender documents from the office of the Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board, Plot 776 Cadastral AO off Zakari Maimalari Street, Central Business District, upon the presentation of a evidence of payment of non refundable Tender fee of N20, 000.00 (Twenty Thousand Naira) paid to Abuja Environmental Protection Board through Sterling Bank Plc, Account Number 312133709110.

Submission

The Tender documents (Technical and Financial), six copies each (ONE Original and Five other copies) should be in a sealed envelope labeled as “Bid for the Rehabilitation and Distillation of City (Lot……)” for lots 1-10, while for Lot 11 & 12 should be labeled as Bid for Supply of……….(Lot……..)” All pages of the bid documents (Financial & Technical) must be dully endorsed by the bidders and should be submitted at the office of the Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board, Plot 776 Cadastral AO off Zakari Maimalari street, Central Business District, Abuja , on or before 12.noon on 30th June 2010. The representative of the bidding companies are invited to witness the opening of the tenders on the same day by 2.00pm at the Conference Hall of Area councils services Commission, Area 3, behind Abuja Open University.

Please Note:

  1. i.            No single company/contractor should bid for more than two lots
  2. ii.            Late submission will be reject.
  3. iii.            This advertisement to tender shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part Abuja environmental Protection Board not shall it entitle the tenderer to make any claim what-so-ever and or seek any indemnity from the Board by virtue of such tenderer  having responded to the advert.
  4. iv.            Tenders’ Register must be signed on the submission of Tender.
  5. v.            The Board may, at its own discretion, reject any bid which does not confirm to the basics bidding rules.
  6. vi.            The bid amount should be quoted in Nigerian currency.

Signed: Management

For further information, please contract:

09-6726701, 08054909392, 08053912372, 08033441333

Construction of Boreholes and Supply of Furniture at SUBEB Bauchi

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Bauchi State Government

State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Ajiya Adamu Road, Near Awalah Hotel Round About

P.M.B. 0109 Bauchi

Invitation for Pre-Qualification to Tender for the Construction of Boreholes and Supply of Pupils’ Furniture

The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Bauchi intends to carry-out some project under UBE intervention 2008 supplementary

Reputable Contractors are hereby to bid in the following categories:

  1. Construction of Hand Pump Fitted
  2. Supply of Pupils’ Furniture

2.       To qualify for the biding, the following documents are required;

  1. i.            Certificate of incorporation of company with Corporate Affairs Commission
  2. ii.            Evidence of registration as a contractor with the Bauchi State Government
  3. iii.            Tax clearance Certificate for the last three years
  4. iv.            Evidence of financial strength of the company
  5. v.            Professional qualification of key personnel of the company
  6. vi.            Availability of plants and equipments to execute the works.

3.  Pre-qualification document should be sealed and marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to the Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Universal Basic Board Ajiya Adamu Road Near Awalah Hotel Roundabout P.M.B. 0109 Bauchi State,

4.  This is only an invitation for pre-qualification and not for tender submit on or before 28th May, 2010

5.  Only successful contractors will be contacted for tender after screening, please

Signed

Kabir Ali Kobi

Public Relations Officer

For: Executive Chairman

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