Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development
Invitation for Expression of Interest to Tender for Design Review of the Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project
The Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development, invites interested and reputable Consultancy Firms to apply for Expression of Interest (EOI) to tender for the Design Review of the Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project.
Background:
The Rivers State Government is sourcing for funds from the African Development Bank and the World Bank for the financing of the initial phase of the Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project, and intends to apply its counterpart funds towards the project for the contract of Engineering Design Review and Preparation of Tender Documents. The consultancy services will support the implementation of the Project. The Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development is the beneficiary of the funding requested and the Port Harcourt Water Corporation is the intended implementing agency.
The Ministry completed the Feasibility Study and Detailed Engineering design for Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor LGAs in 2011. However, in preparing for the project implementation it has been determined that a Design Review is required for a selected area within the original project scope before commencement of the project, in order to ensure optimization of current and planned infrastructure, and to review and update the original design.
Scope of Work:
a. Review of designs for water supply rehabilitation and expansion undertaken in 2011 and recommend changes that may be necessary to optimize the water supply system, taking into account the following factors which shall be analyzed as part of the Review: water resources security and safety, socio economic analysis for a better understanding of customers, appropriate phasing of works, commercial and financial viability, and any required additional details.
b. Preparation of detailed tender documents for the construction works. The proposed construction works for which the design review and tender documents are required consist of:
- Rehabilitation and expansion of Water production and treatment from existing well fields
- Construction of environmental protection infrastructure for the main well field at Rumoula
- Installation of sludge treatment facility
- Rehabilitation/rehabilitation of transmission mains
- Replacement and extension of distribution network
- Metered connections for approximately 1.2 million people (part of the population will be served through kiosks and metered public water points).
Requirement:
Interested Consultancy Firms/Companies are expected to show in their submissions the following information:
1. Evidence of legal status
2. Evidence of Current Tax Clearance Certificate.
3. Detailed Profile of the Firm, which includes;
a. A description of similar assignments undertaken, as a lead partner in the case of joint venture
b. A summary of projects undertaken in the project country or in similar conditions, giving the client name and the year in which the project was carried out
c. Availability and experience of key personnel
d. Evidence of Audit of firm’s financial statements for previous three years
4. Any other information that may be relevant in support of the proposal, such as brochures,) etc.
Date and Place of Submission
Each Interested Company is to submit three copies of its application in sealed envelope and clearly marked “Design Review for the port Harcourt Water Project”, and should be addressed and delivered to the address below, on or before 12 noon on 9th April, 2013.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development,
9th Floor, Point Block,
State Secretariat Complex,
P.M.B 5204,
Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Samuel, I. E. O.
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development,
Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
E-mail: ijeoma.samuel@yahoo.co.uk
