Expressions of Interest; Recruitment of an Individual Consultant for Project Design: Ecowas Geo-Extractives Observatory & Cadastre System

by SNGZ | Feb 22, 2016 | News, Tenders

Comissao Da Cedeao 

Ecowas Commission

101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,

Asokoro District,

P.M.B. 401.

Abuja, Nigeria.

E-Mail: info@ecowas.int

Commission De La Cedeao

Tel:   (234 – 9)314-74 27 -9,  (234 – 9)314-74 27 -9

Fax: (234 – 9)314-76 46,  (234 – 9)314-30 05 

Expressions of Interest

Recruitment of an Individual Consultant for Project Design: Ecowas Geo-Extractives Observatory & Cadastre System

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional grouping with 15 Member States in West Africa (three landlocked and one island) with a population of about 300million and an annual economic growth rate of around 6%. The ECOWAS Commission is one of the eight Regional Economic Communities supporting the African Union to coordinate the implementation of continental and regional integration and development programmes in the West African region.

(2)     As part of the mandated activities towards the realization of the main objective of ECOWAS, the Commission is soliciting the services of a reputable and highly-competent person(s) to assist the Directorate of Mining & Geo-extractives Development draft a comprehensive Technical Feasibility Report/Implementation Strategy for an ECOWAS Geo-extractives Observatory & Cadastre System which aligns with the Community’s vision of – “create a borderless, peaceful, prosperous and cohesive region, built on good governance and where people have the capacity to access and harness its enormous resources through the creation of opportunities for sustainable development and environmental preservation”.

(3)     For this purpose, The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) seeks to engage the Services of an Individual Consultant for Project Design of ECOWAS Geo-extractives Observatory & Cadastre System (1st Benchmark Result-Complete Draft Technical Feasibility Report/Implementation Strategy).

(4)     The general objective of the study is to assist the Community towards its mandate to develop a comprehensive, useful, and internationally acceptable ECOWAS Geo-extractives (Mining & Hydrocarbons Sectors) Observatory & Cadastre System for the realization of the Community’s vision.

(5)     Duties and responsibilities of the Consultant:

Within the above context, the consultant will be required to do the following:

• Draft a comprehensive Technical Feasibility Report (Conceptual Design and Cost) / Implementation Strategy for a GIS-based ECOWAS Geo-extractives Observatory & Cadastre System as described above and submit it through the Commissioner, Energy & Mines within a specified number of days
• Assist the Directorate of Mining as the Commission’s Resource Person(s) in the review and statutory validation process of this document (at intervals as required);
• Assist the Directorate of Mining as a Resource Person in the internal ECOWAS Commission Technical Retreats on this draft document.

(6)     The qualifications of the Consultant(s) should include, among others:

• Demonstrated academic competence from a related-field(s) within the geo-extractives sector.
• Demonstrated appreciation of the Community’s developmental policy-orientation for the geo-extractives sector.
• Demonstrated practical experience in multi-sector policy conceptualization and programme development within an international best practice context.
• Proven ability to write reports in clear and concise legal and technical context, communicate effectively, present concepts with limited slides, and meet operational deadlines.
• Proven ability to maintain excellent interpersonal skills and to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a multi-lingual and cultural environment of an international development organization.

(7)     The ECOWAS Commission now invites eligible Consultants (Individual) to indicate their interests in providing these services. The interested Consultants must provide all information supporting their qualification to perform the services (Kindly attach detailed Curriculum Vitae that highlights the following: Curriculum and Certificates; Past Experiences of similar jobs over the past ten (10) years; Computer knowledge; knowledge of the area; language and any other information useful for the accomplishment of this project). Please note that if individual consultants are proposed by firms, only the experience and qualifications of the individuals shall be used in the selection process, their corporate experience shall not be taken into account, and the contract, if given, will be signed with the proposed individuals.

(8)     The selection will be done on the basis of a comparison of curricula vitae and the selected Consultant will be invited to produce Technical and Financial Proposals which will serve as the basis for negotiation for the conclusion of the Contract Agreement. (Selection method: Individual Consultant based on the Consultant’s Qualification). Please note that the selected consultant will be expected to submit all required reports in English or French. Also note that the estimated budget for this assignment must not exceed Forty Five Thousand US Dollars ($45,000.00)

(9)     Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours:Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. (GMT+1) to 5.00 p.m. (GMT+1). ECOWAS Commission, Directorate of General

Administration, Procurement Unit, 101,Yakubu Gowon Crescent Asokoro District, P. M. B. 401 Abuja Nigeria,

Email: procurement@ecowas.int

 (10)   Expressions of interest must be delivered in sealed envelopes and clearly marked:“Recruitment of an Individual Consultant for Project Design: Ecowas Geo-Extractives Observatory & Cadastre System, do not open except in presence of the Tender Committee”to the address below by Thursday, 17^th March, 2016 at 11.00 a.m (GMT+1).

(11)   The ECOWAS Tender Box is located in the Office of the Commissioner, General Administration & Conference, 5th Floor ECOWAS Commission, 101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, P. M. B. 401 Abuja Nigeria.

(12)   This request for EOI can also be viewed on this website: www.ecowas.int .

Commissioner, General Administration & Conference

Invitation to Bid for the Supply of Transformers (Consumable) at Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA)

by SNGZ | Feb 22, 2016 | News, Tenders

Invitation to Bid for the Supply of Transformers (Consumable) at Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA)

State Electrification Agency

Ministry of Works Premises

Ekorinim Road,

Calabar.

10th February, 2016 

Our Ref.: CRSEA/DG/Vol. 1/006

 Invitation to Bid

 The Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA) intends to procure the services of qualified contractors to supply transformers to upgrade electricity supply in the state.

Consequently, applications are invited from reputable companies registered with the Cross River State Due Process and Price Intelligence Bureau to tender/bid for the following lots:

Lot 1:

Lot 2:

Lot 3:

To qualify for consideration, your bid documents should be accompanied with the following:

(i)      Technical and financial bid/tender documents

(ii)     Evidence of registration with CAC

(iii)    Evidence of registration with Due Process, Cross River State.

(iv)    Company audited account for three (3) years

(v)     Evidence of similar work done in the past

(vi)    Current Tax Clearance Certificate (3 years up to December, 2015)

(vii)   VAT registration and evidence of past VAT remittances/returns.

(viii)  Evidence of knowledge of the industry

(ix)    Evidence of financial capacity and Bank support

(x)     Any other relevant information.

Bid/tender documents are to be collected from the procurement office, State Electrification Agency, (2nd Floor) and be submitted not later than 8^th March 2016. All completed bids are to be submitted in duplicate in one sealed envelope measuring 29.5 x 35.5cm and marked “Bids for Supply of Transformers (consumable) ” and addressed to:

The Director General

Cross River State Electrification Agency,

Ministry of Works Premises,

Ekorinim Road,

Calabar.

To reach the procurement unit of the Agency on or before Thursday, 10th March, 2016 by 12:00 noon.

For further information and clarification pertaining to this invitation, contact the procurement officer of the Agency or call 08069329801, 08088165955.

The Bids/tenders will be opened on the last date of submission by 1:00pm in the Agency’s conference room.

Signed:

Dr. Jocob Out Enyia

Director General

Re: Invitation to Tender for Verification and the Establishment of a Biometric Databank at Office of Establishments and Training, Ekiti State

by SNGZ | Jan 13, 2016 | News, Tenders

Office of Establishments and Training

Ado – Ekiti, Ekiti State

Re: Invitation to Tender

(1)     Introduction;

The Ekiti State Government is conducting verification towards establishing a biometric databank for pensioners in the State Public Service. In compliance with the State Public Procurement Law, the State Government hereby invites tender from well qualified IT/Systems specialist companies in order to achieve this objective

Location of the project: Ado Ekiti

(2)     Prerequisite for Tender

(i)      Evidence of current registration with Ekiti State BPP

(ii)     Comprehensive Company’s profile

(iii)    Certificate of incorporation with CAC

(iv)    Evidence of current registration of business premises with Ekiti State Government

(v)     Evidence of registration with the Office of Establishments and Training

(vi)    Evidence of company’s Tax clearance in Ekiti State (Three (3) consecutive year including the tenderyear)

(vii)   Evidence of Tax Clearance of two (2) company’s Directors (current year)

(viii)  Evidence of payment of Ekiti State Development Levy (Three (3) consecutive years including the tender year)

(ix)    Evidence of payment of appropriate Tender fee

(x)     Evidence of financial capability to execute the project

(xi)    Evidence of the company’s three (3) years audited account

(3)     Other Tender Requirements

(i)      Tender documents to be collected at the Office of Establishments and Training, Ado Ekiti

(ii)     Tender fee payable: N100,000

(iii)   Tender Fee account details

Account Name: Office of Establishments and Training

Account no: 1000877265

Bank: Keystone

(4)     Submission of Tender

This invitation to tender is being re-advertised to enable more bidders to participate in the tender process. Therefore, interested bidders are to submit their tender documents enclosed in wax-sealed envelopes clearly marked on top right hand corner as follows;

TENDER FOR VERIFICATION AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BIOMETRIC DATABANK, Allapplications for Tender MUST reach the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet and Special Services Department, Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State NOT later than seven 20^th January, 2016. All submitted applications shall be opened immediately after the close of submission by 12 noon on Wednesday 20^th January, 2016 at Cabinet and Special Services Department, Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti. Interested bidders who desire to witness the opening are encouraged to do so.

Tender Warning:

(i)      Late submissions will be rejected.

(ii)     The Office of Establishments and Training is not legally bound to enter any contractual negotiation with any party based on this advertisement.

Signed;

Permanent Secretary