BAUCHI STATE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA INCLUSIVE BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY AND LIVELIHOOD EMPOWERMENT INTEGRATED PROGRAMME
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
SUPERVISION, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MONITORING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WORKS USING CONSULTANTS QUALIFICATIONS (CQS)
LOAN NO 2100150036593
PROJECT ID NO: P-NG-100-001
REF NO: BA/IBSDLEIP/SERVICES/CQS/2020/01
DEADLINE: 4TH JANUARY, 2020

(1) BACKGROUND
The Bauchi State Government (hereinafter called “Borrower’) has received financing from the African Development Bank in the form of a “loan” toward the cost of inclusive Basic Service Delivery and Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Project (IBSDLEIP). The Bauchi State Programme Implementing Unit (PIU) the beneficiary of the loan intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contracts for Supervision Consultancy Services of the construction works in the State.

(2) OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The objective of the consultancy services is to put in place a robust system for quality management of all works contract under this programme in line with the design and technical specifications to ensure there is value for money. This assignment is equally meant to strengthen government and the consultants capacity in construction and contract management and to review design and other related documents from time to time.

(3.0)  SCOPE OF WORK
This consultancy shall cover supervision, quality assurance, and certification of all works done under this programme for the year 2020 – 2021 in the selected locations.

The following works are expected to be supervised:

(A) Construction of sanitation and town hall facilities in 3 Model Schools, 3 Model PHCs and 2 TVET centers covering

  • Construction of 42 Pour flush Latrines: Comprising sub-structures, superstructures, finishing and handwashing facilities as per design and specifications.
  • Construction of 3 Town Halls, as per design and specification.

(B)  Upgrade of 3 Model Primary Schools in three communities of Dagauda in Dambam LGA, Yalwan Duguri in Alkaleri LGA and Mashema in Itas/Gadau LGA. Comprising of the following:

  • Construction of 19 blocks of classrooms, library and laboratories.
  • Rehabilitation of 15 blocks of classrooms and libraries
  • Construction of 3 perimeter fencing and gate houses
  • Construction of 3 recreational areas and 3 school gardens
  • Construction of 15 blocks of teachers’ accommodation
  • Construction of 3 Administrative blocks

(C) Rehabilitation/upgrage of 3 PHCs in the three communities of Dagauda in Dambam LGA, Duguri in Alkaleri LGA and Mashema in Itas/Gadau LGA, comprising the following:

  • Rehabilitation/improvement of 3 main PHC blocks
  • Construction of 15 blocks of nursing accommodation
  • Construction of 3 perimeter fencing and gate house

(D) Reconstruction/Rehabilitation of 2 TVET Centres at Azare in Katagum LGA and Bauchi in Bauchi LGA.

  • Rehabilitation of 22 blocks of workshops and classrooms
  • Construction of 8 workshops and classrooms
  • Rehabilitation of 3 teachers’ accommodation

(E) Supervise the works so that all the contractual requirements are met by the contractor including those in relation to quality of the works, safety and environmental protection, with the following as key tasks and deliverables:-

TASK TABLE:

TASKDESCRIPTION OF TASKASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES
T1Collaborate with the SPIU to organise pre-bid during the solicitation stage and inception meeting marking the beginning of the execution of the contract. These meetings will provide opportunities to clarify all issues pertaining the contract.D1 inception Report
T2Review contractors’ program of work and work method statement and grant approval for the document to be adopted on the project. The consultant will create a final project management plan given with inputs from the client and contractors.D2 Final management plan
T3Deploy qualified personnel to supervise works in line with the approved project management plan, designs and technical specificationsD3 Qualified staff deployed
T4Create and share monthly progress reports for all sites using agreed formatsD4 Monthly progress report
T5Hold contract management meetings with Contractor and ClientD5 Minutes of Contract management
T6Advise client on needed revisions to existing designs if there is any possibility that may exist.D6 Up-to-date progress report
T7Clarify all technical issues as they may arise in the life of contractD7 As above
T8Create a data base for progress reports.D8 Data base of information
T9Prepare valuation reports of all completed works to enable the client meet their payment obligations.D9 Evaluation report

(4.0)  CONSULTANT’S TEAM COMPOSITION, QUALIFICATION & ESTIMATED TIME IN-PUT

SNKEY STAFFMinimum Qualifications & Experience (Detailed CV’s Required)Time Inputs (Days)
1Team Lead/Project Manager (1)·        Bachelor’s Degree in Building/Civil Engineering, Architect, Quantity Surveyor with at least 10 years leading similar consultancies and assignments·        Postgraduate degree and professional qualification relevant to the assignment are mandatory.·        Experience in major programme design, development and implementation·        Experience in project management shall be an added advantage.365
2Project Senior Engineers (2)·        Bachelor Degree in Building/Civil Engineering, Architect, Quantity Surveyor with at least 5 years’ experience related to the assignment.·        Postgraduate degree or professional qualification relevant to the assignment is mandatory·        Strong background in Project management and design.·        Professional certificate will be an added advantage.365
3Resident Engineers (5):·        Bachelor Degree in Building/Civil Engineering, Architects, Quantity Surveyors with at least 3 years’ experience related to the assignment·        Advance degree and Professional qualification relevant to the assignment is an added advantage.240
4Electrical Engineer (3)·        Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years’ experience related to the assignment·        Advance degree and Professional qualification relevant to the assignment is an added advantage.180
5Mechanical Engineer (3)·        Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/ Civil Engineering with at least 3 years’ experience related to the assignment·        Advance degree and Professional qualification relevant to the assignment is an added advantage.180
6Quantity Surveyor (2)·        Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying with at least 3 years’ experience related to the assignment·        Advance degree and Professional qualification relevant to the assignment is an added advantage.180

(5) The Bauchi State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU) now invites Expression of Interest (EOI) and information from suitable consultants that will provide supervision, quality assurance and monitoring for the construction works in 3 model schools, 3 PHCs and 2 TVET centers, for proposal submission to the AfDB Board seeking its approval for the programme funding.

Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the assignment (Brochures, description and experience of similar assignment availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.) Specifically, Consultants are to provide the following information:

(i) A full company profile, with all details (Address, contact person, Phone numbers, e-mail).

(ii) General Organizational capability and resources (staffing, years of experience).

(iii) A company CV

(iv) Evidence of intended Joint Venture partnership agreements where Consultants intend to associate

(v) Specific CV of Key Experts (listed above) fully endorsed and supported with verifiable educational and professional certificates

(6) TIME FRAME
The duration of the assignment is Twelve (12) Months. The assignment is expected to commence in March, 2021.

(7) Eligibility criteria and the selection procedure for Consultant’s Qualifications Selection (CQS) are in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy and Methodology for Bank Group Funded Operations” (BPM), dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’ website at http://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement/new-procurement-policy/

(8)     Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address stated below during office hours 09:00am – 4:00pm (WCA Time).

(9) The Consultant shall submit One (1) Original and Three (3) copies of Expressions of Interest (EOI) with a soft copy on a CD and must be delivered to the address /below by 4th January, 2021 (at 2 weeks after publication), at 12:00 noon.

The Programme Coordinator
Bauchi State Government of Nigeria Inclusive Basic Service Delivery and Livelihood Empowerment Integrated Programme (IBSDLEIP)
No. 5 Yakubu Maigari Road, Behind Government House,
G.R.A. Bauchi, Bauchi State.
Emails: pc@basgafdbibsdleip.org or info@basgafdbibsdleip.org