DEADLINE: 23RD AUGUST, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, BUDGET AND NATIONAL PLANNING
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
FISCAL GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONS PROJECT (FGIP)
CREDIT NO.: 62880-NG
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANCY FIRM TO AUDIT EXISTING PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPPs)/CONCESSION CONTRACTS
REFERENCE NUMBER: NG-FMF FGIP-300141-CS-CQS.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank for the Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) is for an appointment of a suitable Consultancy firm to review existing PPP contracts that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has approved. The firm will be required to: (i) evaluate cost-benefit of existing PPP contracts that the FGN has approved (ii) determine whether the PPP contracts represents value for money (iii) evaluate the net economic benefit of the PPP contracts (iv) evaluate PPP alternatives against conventional procurement options (v) review the process by which the concessions were transferred from the Federal Government to the concessionaire. The proposed duration of the project is seven (7) months after signing of the contract agreement
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at: https://www.spesse.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/250522-Final-ToR-FGIP-Concession-Audit.docx
The International Economic Relations Department of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in collaboration with Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (CRC) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The shortlisting criteria are:
- A reputable firm with a minimum of 10 years expertise and experience in advising on economic and institutional issues. (Attach a list of current and past clients where the bidder carried out consulting engagements on PPP issues along with the name of the organization, contact person, designation, and contact number, nature of the consulting services and length of the appointment).
- Demonstrated experience in the analysis of PPPs. At least 2 prior experiences on similar or related assignments delivered in the public sector in the last five years
- Proven staff capacity and skills to implement value for money analysis of PPP contracts.
- Demonstrable understanding of Nigeria PPP contracts Evidence of Incorporation Certificate
- Technical and Managerial organization of the firm
- Evidence of Tax Compliance Certificate.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. Therefore, while expressing interest, JVs should clearly specify the qualifications of each of the associated firms to undertake the assignment A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours of 0900 to 1500 hours or via the e-mails listed below.
Expressions of interest (3 copies) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, and by e-mail) by 12 noon on 23 August 2022.
Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project (FGIP)
Attn:-The Director,
International Economic Relations
International Economic Relations Department Room
426/427, 4th Floor, Phase Il Building,
Federal Ministry of Finance & Budget and National Planning, Finance Headquarters Ahmadu Bello Way,
Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria
Tel: +234 8033115666
E-mail: ishay2k2006@yahoo.com, chinyereoranezi11@gmail.com
