State of Osun
Osun Rural Enterprise and Agriculture Programme (O-REAP)
Invitation for Expression of Interest
Introduction
In pursuance of Agriculture Policy of the Osun State Government to banish poverty and hunger through improved and well Mechanized Agricultural Production, the Osun State Government is willing to establish model farms across the state with efficient Agricultural Farm Structure/Planning, land clearing, land preparation, irrigation facilities, storage and processing infrastructures.
Interested reputable consultants/contractors are hereby invited to collect and submit Expression of Interests for the consultancy and services required.
Pre-Qualification Requirements
Bidder must submit along with the Expression of interest
a) Evidence of incorporation of the company
b) Evidence of Registration with the Osun State Government
c) Evidence of registration of Business Premises
d) Three (3) years Tax Clearance Certificate
e) Evidence of payment of Capital Project Development Levy and Education Levy
f) Verifiable list of previous similar major jobs carried out in the recent past
g) Evidence of financial strength, credit worthiness and solvency
h) Company Profile
i) Payment of non refundable tender fee of N50,000
Consultancy and Services Required
1(a) Farm Structure/infrastructure Planning: Consultancy
i) Reconnaissance Survey for approach, location, extent, Aerial view, slopes drainage, soil condition general Geomorphology and vegetation of selected agriculture farm land.
ii) Determination of land clearing zones by fly-level with theodolite and using G.P.S. for general layout survey of plots.
iii) Preparation of reconnaissance survey map and plotting of genera! layout of farms.
iv) Preparation of basic feasibilities study report for establishment of mechanized model agriculture farm including land preparation, irrigation water sources and layout schemes for proper budgeting.
1(b) Land Demarcation and Construction of inter farm Roads:
Experience in farm layout and earth feeder roads construction
2(a). Land Clearing: Consultancy
i) Assessment of the topography and soil conditions: Steep slopes, ravings, swamps and rocky outcrops.
ii) Assessment of land clearing operations: Land clearing needs minimum disturbance to top soil, suitable methods for specific terrains and cost estimates.
iii) Land forming requirement; This involves redistribution of soil to permit better control of surface water through land leveling and contouring for effective irrigation during dry period resulting in gradual natural drainage after heavy rainfall.
2 (b) Land Clearing Services:
Experience in Agricultural land clearing with specific knowledge of machine/equipment selection to suit various vegetation and terrains. Ability to mobilize good number of land clearing equipment to achieve not less than 5ha. per day.
3 (a). Tractorization Services:
i) Experience in various tillage operations such as:
Ploughing – Minimum of 3ha. per day per tractor
Harrowing – Minimum of 5ha. per day per tractor
Ridging – Minimum of 5ha. per day per tractor
Spraying – Minimum of 6ha. per day per tractor
With 70 – 85 HP tractors and implements
ii) Should be able to mobilize at least six (6) tractors/implements.
iii) Most have machine matched attachment knowledge with regards to crop/soil distribution
4(a). Irrigation Planning: Consultancy
Practical Experience in:
i) Irrigation Water Storage Development
ii) Water Conveyance System
iii) Water Distribution System
iv) On – farm Water Management
v) Management of irrigation facilities
4 (b) Irrigation Services:
Experience in:
i) Selection of irrigation methods designed construction of irrigation facilities such as Dam, Head Works, Weirs, Main, Secondary and Tertiary Canals.
ii) Selection of irrigation equipment.
iii) Selection and installation of irrigation water conveyance and distribution methods.
5. Storage and Processing
i) Experience in on farm storage system/facilities
Design, construction and maintenance of cribs
Design construction and maintenance of Bin Silos
ii) Experience in off-farm storage systems facilities
Design and construction of indoor Bin Silos
Design and construction of air tight storage system
Design and construction of warehouses
Experience in processing options of various food crops such as maize, cassava, rice etc.
Submission:
Interested Consultant/Contractors should submit ten (10) copies of Expression of Interest documents neatly packed and sealed to the office of the Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement, Governor’s Office, Osogbo.
The submission of the Expression of Interest documents should be done on or before 9th January, 2012 by 12:00 noon
Signed: Mr. Wale Adedoyin
Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security,
Government Secretariat Osogbo
