THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE SELECTION OF CONSULTANT TO CARRY OUT ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FOR SURFACE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN LAGOS STATE

PREAMBLE:
The Lagos State Government is desirous to engage the services of a consultant to carry out environmental study on surface water resources management. The objectives include providing information about physical, chemical and biological properties of surface water in the study area. The engaged consultant would
also determine the level of pollutants and identify the possible effects of water pollution amongst other things.

Environmental Study for Surface Water Resources Management in Lagos State is intended to consider the systematic study of human interaction with surface water such as the Lagoons, Rivers, Creeks and channels. This project recognizes the emerging threat of flooding and widespread pollution that includes a broad range of substances such as pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, domestic waste and industrial chemicals etc. which found its way
into our Lagoons, thus threatening the overall health of the citizenry. This is also in line with the policy of Government to making Lagos sustainable, resilient and attractive to business through community regeneration and inclusive environmental planning

The successful Consultant would be required to complete the proposed environmental study on surface water resources management within Twelve (12) months.

SCOPE OF WORK
The successful Consultant is expected to fully deliver the plan taking into consideration the detailed scope of work as indicated below:
1. Comprehensive technical feasibility assessment including physical, chemical and biological parameters.
2. Conduct physical mapping and hydrological study of the upstream catchment.
3. Determine pollutant concentrations and toxicity of water.
4. Investigate and confirm sources of all relevant upstream contributions including storm water and waste water
5. Provide clear, highly relevant and actionable insight into management of surface water resources.

PRE-QUALIFICATION CONDITIONS
The State Government would consider Consultants duly registered to practice in Nigeria and with proven capabilities on such assignment. To apply, the Consultant must show evidence of considerable experience and track records of good performance in the aforementioned services. For that purpose, documented evidence of recent and similar services shall be submitted with
contractual agreement and evidence of completion.

Determination of the similarity of experience will be based on the nature of the services provided; technical expertise and regional experience. In addition, the Consultant is to submit and fulfill the following documentation and conditions:

I. A covering letter summarizing content of the pre-qualification documents;II. Certificate of Incorporation of Company/Firm’s registration in Nigeria;
III. Evidence of current registration with Lagos State Public ProcurementAgency (PPA);
IV. The Firm’s general structure and detailed curriculum vitae profile/particulars of staff of the Fim or Consortia with areas of specialization;
.V. The last 3-Years Audited Financial Statements and latest Management Accounts (2018, 2019 and 2020)
VI. Evidence of similar job done on the scale of the advertised project in the last five years (evidence of Letter of Award and Certificates of Job Completion)
VIl. Last 3 (three) years Company Tax Clearance Certificate (2018,2019 and 2020);
VIll. Detailed methodology as well as work plan to be used in line with objectives and scope of service project.
IX. Evidence of last three (3) Years Development Levy for Two (2)Directors
X. Sworn Affidavit confirming that all documents submitted are authentic.

Only Consultants who maintain a current Registration Status with
the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency will be eligible to
participate in the process.

SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
The Selection process shall be conducted on the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency’s E-Tendering Portal Expression of Interests (EOI) must be submitted online in English Language clearly tiled ‘Environmental Study for Surface Water Resources Management in Lagos State’ not later than two weeks
from the date of this publication.

However, interested Consultants who are willing to submit Expression of Interests (EOI) are required to log on the e-Portal of the Public Procurement Agency (PPA) www.lagosppa.gov.ng to upload all the necessary PRE-QUALIFICATION CONDITIONS

It should be noted that this EOl does not constitute a commitment on the part of the State and/or the Lagos State Ministry of The Environment, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources to award the project to any Consultant(s) expressing interest.

Furthermore, submission of documents shall not entitle any of the interested parties to any claims against the State and/or the Lagos State Ministry of The Environment, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources by virtue of such party having responded to the EOI.

All costs incurred by respondents as a result of this EOl and any subsequent requests for information shall be for the respondent’s account only.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 8am-5pm
The Procurement Unit, Office of Drainage Services& Water Resources, Block 16, Alausa Secretariat, lkeja, Lagos.

Signed:
Permanent Secretary
Office of Drainage Services & Water Resources