Technical feasibility study, detailed design and work supervision, for measures for protection of resources and eco-systems

This request for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this programme that appeared in African Development Bank Group Internet Website (www.afdb.org) on 21st May, 2019.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received financing from the African Development Bank (the Bank), towards the cost of Programme for Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Niger Basin (PIDACC/NB) in Nigeria and intends to apply part of the agreed amount to finance payment under the contract for the technical feasibility study, detailed design and work supervision of measures for protection of resources and ecosystems.

The services included under this project are technical feasibility study, detailed design and preparation of bidding documents and supervision of works. The assignment is in support of various construction/rehabilitation contract packages involving the following facilities, to be carried out in the four (4) River Basin Development Authorities namely: Upper Benue, Upper Niger, Sokoto/Rima and Anambra – Imo River: (a) river navigation improvement; gully stabilization using engineering and biological structures; and dikes for flood protection all under Open Competitive Bidding (OCB) at national level:; and (b) soil and water conservation engineering structures for land protection and reclamation under Community procurement procedures.

The Executing Agency, Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) through its National Programme Coordinating Unit (NPCU) now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interests in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (firm brochure, description of similar assignments, experience in similar condition, availability of appropriate skills among staff etc.).

Consultants may constitute joint ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.

The estimated duration of the assignment is eighteen (18) months and the estimated starting date is 16th June, 2022.

Eligibility Criteria, establishment of the shortlist and selection procedure shall be in accordance with the procurement policy for the bank Group funded operation (Policy), October 2015, which is available on the Banks website at http://www.afdb.org.en/projects-andoperations/procurements/new-proedure-policy.

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Interested consultancy firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm (local time, Monday to Friday).

Expression of interest must be delivered to the address below (in person or by email) not later than 1st November, 2021 at 5:00pm local time and mention “Technical feasibility study, detailed design and work supervision; for measures for protection of resources and eco- systems”.

National Programme Coordinator,
Programme for the Integrated Development and Adaptation to Climate Change in Niger Basin (PIDACC/NB),
(Federal Ministry of Water Resources)
Bassan Plaza, 1st Floor, Left Wing, No. 759 Independent Avenue, Off Herbert Macaulay Way, Central Business District FCT Abuja, Nigeria
Email: ncpidaccnb@waterresources.gov.ng, musalamics@yahoo.com Tel: +234 705 921 6542

Request for Expression of Interest