DEADLINE: 29TH AUGUST, 2023
LAGOS STATE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY (LASURA)
OLD SECRETARIAT, OFF OBA AKINJOBI WAY, IKEJA LAGOS
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR THE PREPARATION OF SLUM IMPROVEMENT PLANS
PREAMBLE
The Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) is an agency under the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. It came into existence in 1991 by Edict, No 7. Of 1991. The Agency was restructured in 2010 to reposition her mandate. LASURA is responsible for the reduction and prevention of slums in Lagos State through the implementation of all State Government policies and programs or urban renewal.
(2) As part of strategies for reducing slums in Lagos State, LASURA is embarking on intervention and regeneration plan for slums communities in the State. In pursuant to this, the Agency has embarked selected blighted areas in the State for the preparation of Slum Improvement Plan asa prelude to subsequent urban renewal intervention.
The selected blighted communities include:
(i) Otto (Part of)
(ii) Otumara (Part of)
(iii) Okobaba Sawmill (Part of)
(iv) lsale-Akoka (Part of)
(v) Pen Cinema, Agege (Part of)
(3) This will reduce the decay/blight in the communities and. provide basis for sustainable urban renewal activities to engender improved living standards and facilitate conducive environment for a 21st century Lagos.
(4) Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency therefore invites qualified, Consultants in the built environment that are registered with the Town Planners Registration Council or Nigeria (TOPREC) to bid for the projects. The successful Consultant(s) would be required to complete the Slum Improvement Plan project for each of the study areas within six (6) months.
SCOPE OF WORK
The successful Consultant(s) is/are required to fully deliver the plans, taking into adequate consideration the detailed scope of work as follows:
(i) Acquisition of the most recent GIS map and aerial photographs; establish the base map for the preparation of cadastral map for the study areas.
(ii) Carry out comprehensive surveys of existing land use.
(iii) Undertake detailed appraisal of the existing infrastructure (i.e., roads, drainage health, educational facilities etc.) and make projection of needs for the next ten (10) years.
(iv) Conduct comprehensive surveys of existing housing stocks and building development patterns land value and property rating with a view to determining the use, characteristics, and intensity of development.
(v) Examine the existing transportation elements and determine the future needs through detailed traffic studies and assessment.
(vi) Identify existing centers of commercial activities and propose new ones.
(vii) Compile an inventory of unique, religious, traditional historical and cultural monuments and scenic areas for the purpose of appropriate conservation/preservation.
(viii) Carry out in-depth demographic and socio-economic survey of the study areas, taking into cognizance the existing situation and projected population growth over the next 10 (ten) years.
(ix) Examine the appropriateness of the present location of informal sector activities within the study areas and proffer appropriate recommendations.
(x) Establish the database for vulnerable lands that are prone to natural shocks and stress, and proffer solutions.
(xi) Review the existing pattern of growth and development.
(xii) Prepare Action/Regeneration Plans and Reports etc.
PRE-QUALIFICATION CONDITIONS
The Agency would consider qualified Consultant(s) with proven professional capabilities on such assignments. To qualify, the consultant(s) must be duly registered to practice in Nigeria.
To apply, the Consultant(s) must show evidence of considerable experiences and track records of good performance in Urban and Regional Planning practice and also submit and fulfill the following documentation and conditions:
(i) A covering letter summarizing the details and contact address of the firm.
(ii) Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Certificate of Incorporation and Article of Association.
(iii) Detailed Company profile. Curriculum Vitae, and Organizational structure with names and telephone numbers of the key personnel.
(iv) Evidence of up-to-date registration with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.
(v) Evidence of up-to-date registration with Town Planners’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC). Registration with Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON) would be an added advantage
(vi) Most recent three (3) years Audited Financial Statement and latest Management Account Statement.
(vii) The last 3 years (2021, 2022 & 2023) Company Tax Clearance Certificate with a minimum Average Turnover.
(viii) Copies of VAT Registration with TIN number and evidence of VAT remittance for the last 3 years.
(ix) Evidence of 3 years tax clearance and development levy for two directors.
(x) Evidence of successful preparation and completion of similar projects with a verifiable letter of Contract Award and Certificate of Completion.
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENT(S)
(i) Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted in English Language with one original copy and three other copies to be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “EOI Preparation of Regeneration Plan for Otto, Otumara, Okobaba Sawmill, Isale-Akoka and Pen Cinema Agege” to the address below, not later than 12:00 noon Tuesday 29, August 2023 i.e. three (3) weeks from the date of this publication.
The General Manager,
Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency
Old Secretariat, Off Oba Akinjobi Way, Ikeja
(ii)The above should be accompanied with N100,000:00 Bank Draft payable to the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA)
(iii) It should be noted that REOI does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency or Lagos State Government to award the project to any consultant expressing interest.
TPL AJIBIKE SHOMADE
GENERAL MANAGER
LAGOS STATE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY (LASURA)
OLD SECRETARIAT, OFF OBA AKINJOBI WAY, IKEJA LAGOS.
TEL: 08023171269,
E-MAIL lasura@lagosstate.gov.ng
