Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for the Selection of a Firm for GIS-Based Mapping of Erosion & Flood Sites in Imo State

by SNGZ | May 15, 2016 | News, Tenders

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Imo State Government

Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources

 Imo State –  Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (IMS-NEWMAP)

Project ID: P124905

Credit No.: IDA51050-UNI

Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for the Selection of a Firm for GIS-Based Mapping of Erosion & Flood Sites in Imo State

Reference No.: IMS/NEWMAP/LCS/01/16

(A)    INTRODUCTION

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank, Global Environment Facility (GEF), Special Climate Change Fund in addition to its own Fund towards the cost of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The NEWMAP is an eight (8) year multi-sector and multi-scale programme with the objective to rehabilitate degraded lands and reduce longer-term erosion vulnerability in targeted States with acute gully erosion. Currently these states include: Anambra, Abia, Cross River, Edo, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Imo. However, seven additional States have recently joined the Project and these include: Kano, Kogi, Plateau, Sokoto, Delta, Gombe and Oyo.

The Imo State – Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (IMS-NEWMAP) being one of the States participating in the implementation of the Project intends to use part of the proceeds of this credit for GIS- based Mapping of Erosion and Flood Sites in Imo State and now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services.

(B)     OBJECTIVE OF THE SERVICES

The Objective of the Consulting Services is to provide a Geographic Information System (GIS) – based map of gully erosion, flood sites and land use/land cover classification within Imo State. This will among others provide information on the status of gully erosion sites and land resources for effective management and monitoring of all erosion sites in Imo State. The duration of the assignment is Six (6) weeks

(C)    SPECIFIC TASK OF THE CONSULTANT

The Consultancy Firm for the GIS- based Mapping of Erosion and Flood Sites in Imo State will perform the following task:

(1)     Identification of the sites affected by flood and erosion in the state through proper ground ‘trothing’ and field completion.

(2)     Acquisition of spatially referenced data of both primary sources (such as attributes of selected sites, comprising of soil types, vegetation types, land cover types and geo-ecological characteristics of the area.

(3)     Acquisition of spatial data of secondary origin, such as topographic sheets and satellite images and other records.

(4)     Development of spatial database that can be updated from time to time and subsequently, build a GIS for erosion and flood (Erosion and Flood Information systems – (EROFLIS) from the acquired primary and secondary data arising in (1) to (3) above.

(5)     Conduct series of spatial analyses and modelling to produce map documents that can guide key policy and management decision making.

(6)     Derivation of geo-database on the priority erosion and flood sites in the state

(7)     Identification and delineation of major and minor watersheds in the state

(8)     Identification of other potential areas prone to gully erosion and flooding in the state and the classification of the degree of vulnerability/risk potentials.

(9)     Identification of the mechanisms and processes driving erosion and flood development in the state.

(10)   Produce maps that are easy to read.

(11)   Proffer best management practices that could mitigate the current problems and prevent future erosion and flood hazards in the state.

 (D)    ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, interested firms must 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)     General Experience of the Firm(s) in Consulting Services relating to GIS based mapping during the last 5 years.

(vi)    Experience of working in a similar geographical region.

(vii)   Description of similar assignments.

(viii)  Availability of appropriate skills among staff, and availability of essential technology etc. For each previous 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) January 2011 Revised in July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”). Please visit www.worldbank.org, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a Joint Venture or a Sub Consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Least Cost Selection (LCS) Method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (10.00 am to 4.00 pm).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) on or before 4.00 pm, on Wednesday, 25^th May, 2016.

The State Project Management Unit (SPMU)

Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP)

Plot 36, Chief Executive Quarters

(Opposite Ahiajioku Convention Center),

Area “B” New Owerri,

Imo State, Nigeria

Invitation for Expression of Interest for the Supply/Installation/Training/ Maintenance of Specialized/ Modern Medical Equipment/Instrument

by SNGZ | Apr 12, 2016 | News, Tenders

The Kano State Government is desirous of improving the quality of health care delivery services in the state. In achieving this resolve, the State Ministry of Health hereby invites prospective Companies to express interest in the following projects:

(2.0)  The Pre-qualification Requirements:

Interested companies will first be pre-qualified for various categories of Supply & Installation of Medical Equipment/Instrument based on satisfaction with adequate evidence and the following minimum qualification criteria:

(i)      Evidence of experience as a prime contractor on at least one project of similar nature and complexity within the last five years, stating client cost with completion certificates and photographs attached;

(ii)     Have a project manager of between 7-11 years experiences of equivalent nature and volume;

(iii)    Organizational structure with names of key personnel involved in project implementation stating qualifications and professorial registration where applicable (enclose photocopies of professional certificates);

(iv)    Evidence of incorporation of business name registration;

(v)     Evidence of Tax Clearance certificate for the last three years;

(vi)    Annual Turnover and audited statement of account of the company for the last three years (2012 -2015);

(vii)   Evidence of Financial capacity and Bank guarantee from reputable bank;

(viii)  Technical competence; qualification and experience of key personnel, professional affiliation and equipment & technology capacity;

(ix)    Evidence of similar project executed;

(x)     VAT registration and evidence of past VAT remittances.

(xi)    Tax Identification Number (TIN);

(xii)   Evidence of employees Open Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) with a pension fund administration of choice to indigenous companies;

(xiii)  Evidence of settlement of PAYE and other withholding taxes due to the State;

(xiv)  Evidence of Registration with Kano State Works Registration Board;

Only companies that are adjudged successful in the pre-qualification exercise shall be invited to collect tender documents upon payment of non-refundable fee.

(3.0) Submission:

Application for expression of interest accompanied by the above listed documents should be forwarded in appropriately sealed envelopes boldly marked at the Top left corner expression of interest (pre-qualification for the selected lot to: the secretary; special ministerial tenders board SMOH (HQ), Post Office Road, Kano.

(4.0) In order to bid, a complete set of bidding documents has to be purchased by interested bidders before the closing date (Monday 18^th April, 2016) upon payment of non-refundable fee of Thirty thousand naira (N30,000.00) payable to the Account Section of the Ministry.

(5.0)  Opening of Pre-qualification Documents

The pre-qualification exercise is open to firms and Joint Ventures duty registered to operate in Nigeria. Only firms and joint ventures whose pre-qualification documents fulfill the minimum requirements during the bid will be invited to collect tender documents and participate in the tendering exercise.

The Minimum Requirements are;

(i)      VAT registration & evidence of past VAT remittances Local resource utilization

(ii)     Evidence of employees open Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA)

(iii)    Evidence of remittance of both employer and employees pension contribution to the appropriate pension fund custodian

(vi)    Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three years

(v)     Evidence of Tax Clearance certificate for the last three years

(vi)    Annual Turnover and Evidence of appropriate annual turnover

Please note that all submissions with supporting documents in respect of the requirement should be submitted in one original plus 2No soft copies on or before 12.00 noon Monday 25^th April, 2016,while the opening exercise will take place at the Conference Hall of the SMOH at the same day by 3:00pm

Failure to comply with the above stated documents may automatically result in disqualification. 

(6.0) Closing Date:

All submissions must be received at the above office not later than 12.00noon on Monday25^th April, 2016. Any document submitted after the deadline shall be rejected and electronic bidding will not be permitted.

(7.0)  Important Notice:

This invitation to Tender pre-qualification does not commit Kano State Government or its State Ministry of Health to award contracts to any successfully pre-qualified company(ies). Full tendering procedures will be open only to contractors pre-qualified and found capable of executing specific projects within the work areas. This advertisement will not be a commitment on the part of Kano State Government, nor shall it entail that those that submitted documents could make claim (s) whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from Kano State Government or its State Ministry of Health of this publication.

 Signed:

Hamza Ahmad

Director PR&S/Secretary, SMTB

For: Hon, Commissioner for Health