Lagos State Government
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Lagos Urban Transport Project II (LUTPII)
Detailed Engineering Design and Construction Supervision of Infrastructure for the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT LITE) System Upgrade
Date: June 05, 2013
IDA Credit No. 4767-Uni
Request for Expressions of Interest
This request for expressions o f interest follows the general procurement notice for this project titled NG Nigeria-LUTP-II (FY 10) that appeared in dg market publication of July 16, 2010.
The Lagos State Government through the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Lagos Urban Transport Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this project to cover eligible payments under the contract for the following consultancy services:
Consultancy services for Detailed Engineering Design and Construction Supervision of Infrastructure for the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT Lite) System Upgrade
The main objectives of this consultancy Service are;
Engineering Design and Preparation of Contract Documents (Phase I)
To undertake the detailed design for all building, mechanical, electrical, structural, highway and traffic and civil facilities needed to provide a functional BRT system that would support operations of high capacity passengers buses along the predefined corridor as outlined in the previous section, and supported by necessary ground survey (topographical, hydrology, geotechnical etc) work as required. These civil facilities include but not limited to the BRT Lite stations and depots. It will -also include preparation of, bidding documents, bill of quantities, cost estimate, technical specifications and other contract related documents.
Construction Supervision (Phase II)
To supervise the construction and installation of all facilities and civil works for the BRT corridor to the satisfaction of the client, and which arise from the detailed design activities undertaken. To ensure that high quality construction with detailed supervision is achieved and to ensure that all associated works arc carried out in full compliance with the engineering design, working drawings, bill of quantities, technical specification and other contract documents.
To demonstrate the efficacy of contract supervision by independent external agencies experienced in the field of work. Although the design and supervision consultant will he procured through the World Bank QCBS selection method, under one selection process, the supervision is not automatic but it is lamely dependent on the satisfactory performance of the consultant at the design stage. Consultant will only be eligible to continue with supervision (Phase II) based on satisfactory .performance under design (Phase I). The consultants would be required to submit technical and financial proposals separately for Phase 1 and II. The evaluation process would be carried out based on the proposals submitted for Phase 1 and If together, but the contract would be awarded only for Phase I and it may be extended for Phase II under the condition that the performance under Phase I is satisfactory.
LAMATA now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The short listing criteria are (i) evidence showing the fields of specialty of the firm (consultant’s profile/brochures) (ii) evidence showing that the firm is a legal entity (certificate of registration), (iii) evidence of registration with relevant authorities and professional bodies, (iv) Evidence showing the technical and managerial capabilities of the firm in the field of assignment, (v) Description of similar assignments, (vi) availability of appropriate skills among staff, and availability of essential technology etc.). For each project performed the consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the client (office & e-mail address, and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name(s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1 .9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants /under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 , setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Where firms are, associating, the submission must include verifiable evidence of association from all parties.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World Bank Borrowers. January 2011.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Please visit www@lamata-ng.com for more information about the project.
Expression of interest must be delivered to the address below by June 20, 2013 at 5:00pm.
The Managing Director
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Block C, 2nd floor, Motorways Centre, 1, Motorways Avenue
Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Telephone: 01-2702778-82 Fax: 01-2702783
E-mail: advert@lamata-ng.com; adabiri@lamata-ng.com
