Engagement of Household and Community Rainwater Tender - 36984871

Procurement Summary

Country: Nigeria

Summary: Engagement of Household and Community Rainwater Harvesting Consultant for Katsina State Project Management Unit

Deadline: 21 Oct 2019

Posting Date: 10 Oct 2019

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 36984871

Document Ref. No.:

Competition: ICB

Financier: World Bank (WB)

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

79600000 - Recruitment services

Purchaser's Detail

Name: Login to see tender_details

Address: Login to see tender_details

Email: Login to see tender_details

Login to see details

Tender Details

Expression of Interest are invited for Engagement of Household and Community Rainwater Harvesting Consultant for Katsina State Project Management Unit under Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP).
This request for expression of interest follows the update of the general procurement notice for this project that appeared in UN Development Business issue of 27th April, 2012 and in Nigerian newspapers of 27th September 2012. As part of Government’s commitment to transformation of the Nigerian socio-economic landscape, a multi-sector project is being executed in Nigeria to mitigate the vulnerability to erosion and support the people as they relate to their land. The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) is an 8-year multi-sectoral and multi-scale program that targets states with acute gully erosion.
The project is involving many Federal and State Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA), Local Governments, communities and civil Societies who are responsible for Planning, economy, finance, works, agriculture, water resources, forests, transport power, emergency response as well as those focused on climate and hydrological information or watershed/basin regulation. In order to achieve this, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received a credit of US$500 million from the International Development Association (IDA) for the implementation of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project.
The Katsina State Project Management Unit of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for the engagement of household and community rainwater harvesting consultant to reduce vulnerability to soil erosion in targeted sub-watersheds. This is in the effort to stabilize and rehabilitate major erosion-prone sites by addressing rainwater volumes and velocity which is the underlying cause of erosion using conventional & structural techniques where applicable to harness water for other usages (domestic, agricultural, recreational etc) for livelihood enhancement.
OBJECTIVES

The consultancy firm to provide technical support capacity/building to the project in the affected watershed areas. The support includes but not limited to:

i. State Project Management Units (SPMUs)

ii. State Engineering Design and Supervision Firms (SEDSFs)

iii. Umbrella NGO (UNGO)

iv. Focal NGO and

v. Those agencies responsible for Environmental Management Plan (EMP) formulation and implementation for major gully control/rehabilitation sub-project sites
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The general scope of this assignment is to conduct the feasibility studies and detailed engineering design for the construction and supervision of water harvesting structures In order to achieve the core objectives of this assignment the rainwater harvesting consultants will develop a work plan and provide qualified and skilled personnel with experience to ensure the completion of the tasks listed below in a manner consistent with international best practice and standards adopted for NEWMAP 11 The Specific scope of the assignment will include but not limited to the following.
1.1.1. Prepare feasibility studies including comprehensive engineering survey and hydro meteorological study of the location as well as entailing cost. Assist the SPMU in overall plan for rainwater conservation and utilization to be adopted for specific site designs across erosion sites in the State

1.1.2. Develop both rainwater and runoff harvesting techniques suitable for homes and targeted sub-watershed areas

1.1.3. Develop water harvesting training manual maintenance guide and conduct training for households in the community

1.1.4. Design and prepare working drawing of appropriate rainfall collector and water storage facilities, including Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation for the construction of the rainfall collector and water storage facilities.

1.1.5. Engage all stakeholders within the sub-watershed catchment area in the adoption and utilization of conventional water harvesting techniques that would reduce soil degradation due to uncontrolled and utilized runoff

1.1.6. Recommend on the appropriate institutional implementation structures criteria for selection of benefiting household and the community and the disbursement plan.
1.2. Other services include

i. ensure the technical aspects of rainwater harvesting management techniques are in harmony with the engineering designs so that SPMUS can effectively implement the water harvesting techniques

ii. liaise with the SPMUS and UNGO/FONGO to ensure the community is sensitized on the utilization of the techniques

iii. ensure that the contractors build according to design specifications

iv. provide reports including designs and drawings for each site location for approval and to be adopted by the SPMU,

v. liaise with the SEEDS, on behalf of the SPMU, to supervise construction of the water harvesting structures within the sub-catchment area

vi. Provide manuals and maintenance guidelines for dissemination awareness by the FONGO on the utilization of the water harvesting techniques for purposes of agricultural cultivation, vegetation cover and conventional uses
DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT

The consulting firm will be hired for a period of One (1) year to provide the services
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTERESTS (EOls)

Katsina State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (KTS-NEWMAP) now invite eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications experience and expertise to perform the services
The shortlisting criteria and Evidence showing the fields of specialty of the firm profile brochures

Evidence showing that the firm is a legal entity (certificate of registration) )Evidence showing the technical capabilities of the firm in rain water harvesting Description of similar assignments the firm has carried out lead consultant joint venture partner/sub-contractor and availability of appropriate skills among staff.
For each previous project performed, the consultant must provide the name and contact address of the client office, email address and telephone number) dates) of execution, names) of associated firm (lead or subcontractor), contract amount and financing Source.
The attention of interested Consultants (firm) is drawn to paragraph 19 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers January 2011 “Consultant Guidelines”) Please visit www.worldbank.org 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 on information on conflict of interest related to the assignment as per paragraph 1.9 of Consultant Guidelines .
Consultants NGOs 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 Consultant Qualification COST method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09.00 am to 04:00 pm). Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below in person, postal mail) to reach the undersigned by 12:00 PM local time on 21st OCT. 2019.

Documents

 Tender Notice