DEADLINE: 1ST NOVEMBER, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES
NIGERIA SUSTAINABLE URBAN AND RURAL WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROGRAMME (NG-SURWASH)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK FOR THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE WASH SECTOR IN NIGERIA.
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
PROJECT TITLE: NG SUSTAINABLE URBAN AND RURAL WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION & HYGIENE (SURWASH) PROGRAMME
CREDIT NO.: CR 170734-NG
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK FOR THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE WASH SECTOR IN NIGERIA
REFERENCE NO: NG-SURWASH/FPIU/CONS/CQS/2022/06
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has received USD$700million financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Nigeria Sustainable Urban, Rural Water Supply Sanitation & Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the Consultancy Services for the Development of Implementation Framework for the National Action Plan for the Revitalization of the WASH Sector in Nigeria. The NG-SURWASH is a six-year programme consisting of a US$640 million Program-for-Results (PforR) with a US$60 million Investment Project Financing (IPF) component.
Objectives of the assignment
Currently, there about 28 States that have declared a State of Emergency and these include:
- North West: Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto
- North East: Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe,
- North Central: Benue, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa
- South West: Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo
- South East: Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, imo, and
- South-South: Cross River, Delta, Edo, Bayelsa and Rivers
However, there is no comprehensive framework that will guide States and other sector stakeholders regarding the subsequent steps that will take them to the full realization of sector revitalization objectives encapsulated in the National Action Plan Document. In addition, given the delay in the implementation of the Acton Plan, there is a substantial backlog of activities which have to be cleared warranting the need to re-calibrate the Acton Plan with a view to bringing it in tandem with the present realities.
It is against the above background that the Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR) now wishes to engage qualified technical/management consultancy firm to develop an implementation framework that would assist the NAP Coordinating Unit carry out the following tasks;
SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Consultant shall carry out the following tasks/activities:
(1) Programme Initiation
(a) facilitate declaration of state of emergency in WASH Sector by such states that have not yet done so,
(b) issuance of relevant partnership protocol by the FMWR to such states that have indicated interest in the participation of NAP
(2) Programme Planning
(a) preparation of state level WASH infrastructure masterplan/utility performance improvement plan (PIP)
(b) preparation of state level WASH investment plan/feasibility studies.
(3) Programme implementation
(a) phase 1 {the emergency phase implementation)
(b) phase 2 (the recovery phase implementation)
(c) phase 3 (consolidation phase)
(4) Programme Close-Out (celebration of accomplishment by year 2030).
Submission of Expressions of Interests (EOIs)
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources now invites eligible firm to indicate interest in providing these services. Interested firm must provide verifiable information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. Shortlisting criteria are as follows:
- The Consultant shall be a multi-disciplinary professional with a minimum of ten to fifteen (10-15) years’ relevant experience in WASH sector governance/utility management/infrastructural development.
- They should have a team of professionals that have designed and executed similar assignments for water and sanitation utility in Nigeria or for a developing country in the last 5 years.
- In addition to its team, the Consultant should be able to work with a team of staff of FMWR.
- In addition, the consultant’s pool of experts’ team should have a minimum of 15 years proven experience in their respective area of specialization and must have successfully executed at least two similar assignments in the last five years.
Please note that key expert will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
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” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations ), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Interested firms may associate with other firm(s) 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 shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consultant will be a private firm of international reputation and with a strong local presence.
One original and two copies of the Expression of Interest must be delivered to the address below not later than 1 November, 2022 by 12.00hrs local time in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for the Development of Information, Education and Communication Materials for the SURWASH Program”. The firm will be engaged for a period of four (4) months. The Consultant will be selected using Consultant Qualification Selection method, and in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, published in July 2016 (revised November 2017, July 2018 and November 2020).
All submissions should be addressed to:
Engr. Abdulhamid A. Gwaram
The National Programme Coordinator
NG Sustainable Urban, Rural Water Supply Sanitation & Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme
Federal Ministry of Water Resources
No 15, Ajesa Street, Wuse II, Abuja
For further information or enquiries, please contact the Programme Coordinator on:
Phone:+234 (0) 8060779770
E-mail: a_gwaram@yahoo.com
NOTE: The Ministry is not bound to shortlist any consultant.
SIGNED:
MRS. DIDI WALSON – JACK MNI
PERMANENT SECRETARY
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES
AREA 1 SECRETARIAT, GARKI-ABUJA
