DEADLINE: 4TH JULY, 2024
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATER RESOURCES
LAGOS STATE WATER REGULATORY COMMISSION
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES
1. BACKGROUND
The Lagos State Government in its efforts and commitment towards responsible water and waste water management in Lagos State is desirous of engaging the services of experienced environmental management consultants for Water and Wastewater use audit in Industrial (private and public) in Lagos State as provided for in the Lagos State Environmental Management Protection Law, 2017. This audit is aimed at ensuring sustainable management of water resources in Lagos State.
2. AIM OF THE AUDIT
i. Assess our current water and wastewater management practices in Lagos State.
ii. Identify opportunities for improvement and cost recovery.
iii. Evaluate compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
iv. Develop recommendations for optimizing water and wastewater treatment processes
v. Identify potential environmental impacts and propose mitigation measures.
3. OBJECTIVE
i. To conduct comprehensive assessment of the current water and wastewater Infrastructure including sources, distribution systems and treatment facilities. This audit will provide a detailed overview of the state of these systems.
ii. An in-depth analysis will help to identify areas where efficiency can be improved and reduce resource wastage, thus leading to cost savings
iii. To ensure regulatory compliance by water and wastewater service providers are operating responsibly and sustainably.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
The successful consultant is expected to carry out a detailed water and wastewater use audit with the scope of work covering process optimization and regulatory compliance and other areas as indicated below;
i. Best practices guidance for the management of wastewater and septage liquor.
ii. Effectiveness of management controls for monitoring and reporting of the water and wastewater Infrastructures.
iii. Classification of operators in the water and wastewater sector.
iv. Inspection of wastewater treatment facilities – monitoring, record keeping, inspection and existence of metering equipment for water abstraction quality assurance.
v. Wastewater treatment plant design and technical assessments of water facilities for daily/annual usage/consumption ratings.
vi. Assessment and sustainable quality management of water consumption for public health safety purposes.
vii. Monitor and enforce usage of standard treatment, chemicals and processes for water and wastewater to ensure safe substance disposal.
viii. Water and wastewater conveyance, treatment, disposal methods and tariffing mechanism.
ix. Explore various pollution prevention and wastewater minimization opportunities.
x. Provide greater water efficiency solutions that are cost saving with sustainable developments leading to zero discharge.
xi. Establish the performance of the existing wastewater collection and treatment facilities and explore various wastewater recycling programs
xii. Complete audit of existing sites, water and wastewater treatment plant to understand treatment needs and generate Pilot-Scale testing report.
xiii. Design and engineering of cost-effective treatment solutions and construction management for commercial facilities.
xiv. Assessment of risk management for workplace safety and hazard control mechanism
xv. Assessment of internal controls and auditable entities.
xvi. Assessment of operations, safety and maintenance plan.
xvii. Assessment of energy management plan
xviii. Sustainability plan for treatment facilities.
5. REQUIREMENTS
i. Proven experience in environmental consulting, particularly in water use audits and quality assurance.
ii. Demonstrate track record of successful projects in water and wastewater management.
iii. Expertise in regulatory compliance and sustainability practices
iv. Ability to deliver through and actionable reports.
6. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
i. Company profile and relevant experience
ii. Detailed resume of key personnel
iii. List of similar projects undertaken with references.
iv. Methodology and approach for conducting water use.
v. Financial proposal.
Only contractors who maintain a current registration with Lagos State Public Procurement Agency shall be eligible to participate in this process.
For registration of new firms with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, interested firms can visit the Agency’s website on https://www.lagosppa.gov.ng
7. SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All Expression of Interest must be submitted by (2 weeks)
The selection process shall be conducted on the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency’s E-Tendering portal.
Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted online in English language clearly titled “Selection of Consultant for Environmental Consultants for Water Use Audit and Wastewater Use Audit” not later than 14 days from date of publication.
Interested Consultants/Contractors who are willing to submit EOI are required to login e-portal of the PPA @ https://www.lagosppa.gov.ng/ to upload all necessary documents.
It should be noted that this EOI does not constitute a commitment on the part of the State and/or the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission to award the project to any Consultant(s)/Contractor (s) expressing interest.
Furthermore, submission of documents shall not entitle any of the interested parties to any claims in Lagos State and/or the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission by virtue of such party having responded to the EOI.
All cost incurred by respondents as a result of this EOl and any subsequent request for Information shall be for the respondent’s account only.
Interested Consultants/Contractor may obtain further information at the address below during office hours of 8am-4pm
The Procurement Unit
Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission
Lagos State Government Secretariat
Block 19, 3rdFloor, Room 322
Alausa-Ikeja
Lagos.
Email: eslaswarco@gmall.com
Phone: +2348028347522, +2348037178616.
Website: www.laswarco.lg.gov.ng
Signed
Mrs. Funke Adepoju
Executive Secretary
Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission
