DEADLINE: 21ST JULY, 2022
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY (REA)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT (NEP)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) CONSULTING SERVICES-FIRM SELECTION
NIGERIA NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT
ADB LOAN NO.: 200200003401
AGTF LOAN NO.: 5050200000551
ASSIGNMENTS TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR PROVISION OF LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU) OF THE AFDB FUNDED NIGERIA ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT (NEP)
REFERENCE NO.: REA-NEP/AFDB/LCS/01/2022
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the cost of Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the implementing Agency of the FGN, intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payment under the contract for the Consultancy Services for Provision of Legal Support Services to the Project Management Unit (PMU).
The scope of work for this assignment shall primarily include but not limited to the following:
(1) Provision of legal support to the Nigeria Electrification Project on a broad range of issues, with regards to its day- to-day operations, including potential disputes arising from contractual engagements. This will also include analyzing and collecting evidence for hearings.
(2) Draft grant agreements for investment streams of NEP; draft comprehensive legal advice/opinions on projects/contracts, coordinate private sector and AfDB counsel input/review of Loan agreement terms, finalize and secure legal/contract agreements.
(3) Undertake legal research, development in aid of and for drafting government White Paper which articulates the goals, policies and proposed legislation for REA-where recommended.
(4) Reviewing the current plans, policies and regulations, and providing legal support for the execution of the NEP as well as assisting in the development and revision of the plan to meet present and future market requirements.
(5) Provision of transactional support for the other 3 component workstreams of the NEP by providing:
(i) Due diligence searches on companies in evaluation of companies that apply to participate in the NEP;
(ii) General legal and transaction advice;
(iii) Project finance advice;
(iv) Support in drafting, negotiation and review of contract documents and policies such as Grant Agreements, Exclusivity Agreements, Exit Agreements and other related documents;
(v) Support in the review of applicable Environmental & Social (E&S) licenses/permits of developers;
(vi) Manage attendant risks
(vii) Legal due diligence in respect of preferred bidders/developers, performance reviews, contract management/administration; and
(viii) Dispute resolution services.
(6) Reviewing stakeholder relationships, particularly, inter-agency disputes to provide clarity on apparent conflicts between the execution of RESIP and the existing licensing structures and providing a roadmap for the successful implementation of a coherent electrification plan for Nigeria.
(7) To comment on the Dispute Resolution Process; to support the investigative process of evidence collection and review. Formulate dispute resolution mechanisms for possible disputes that arise between the REA and developers and between developers and consumers.
(8) Where project sites are identified and selected, reviewing the policy and strategy for acquisition of land titles.
The engagement of the consultant shall be for an initial period of one (1) year, which is subsequently renewable.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can he found at the following web
site: https://nep.rea.gov.ng/tor-engagement-of-legal-firm-afdb/
The Rural Electrification Agency- NEP Project Management Unit now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing these Services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consultants may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification. CVs of Key Experts will not be evaluated at the Shortlisting stage.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s procurement framework for group funded operations, October 2015. www.afdb.org. Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours i.e. 0800 to 1700 hours.
Expressions of interest must be submitted to the Project Management Unit (PMU) by e-mail to afdbnep.procure@rea.gov.ng on or before 21 July 2022.
The Expression of Interest (EOI) to be addressed as follows:
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) AfDB/NEP
Attn: Mr. Taiwo Olawoyin– Senior Procurement Specialist
No. 16, Umaru Dikko Street, Jabi Abuja, Nigeria.
Tel: +234 803 388 0180
E-mail: afdbnep.procure@rea.gov.ng
Website: www.rea.gov.ng
