ZAMFARA STATE CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN PROJECT (ZACADEP)
FINANCING: ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (ISDB)/FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
PROJECT ID: NGA 1046
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE
The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) has applied for financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) equivalent to USD 52.37 million (USD 4.37 million Loan, USD 47.85 million Installment Sale Financing and USD 0.150 million as Grant) the Implementation of Zamfara Climate Change Adaptation and Value Change Project (ZACADEP) in Nigeria; and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, related services and consulting services to be procured under this project.
Objectives of the Project
The project’s overall objective is to contribute to poverty reduction and to strengthen the food security of vulnerable populations in Zamfara state through sustainable and climate-resilient crop value chains. Also, the project will enhance agricultural productivity and competitiveness by improving agricultural infrastructure, access to inputs, value addition and market access, delivery of extension services, and capacity strengthening
The project’s development objectives will be achieved through the implementation of the following components:
A. Climate Smart crop productivity and production enhancement
B. Sustainable Land Management for Agricultural Productivity
C. Women and Youth Empowerment for Climate Smart Agriculture
D. Village Institutions and Capacity Building
E. Project Management and Coordination
F. Financial Audit and
G. Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC
Procurement of Goods Works and Services
All procurement under IsDB financed project components will be strictly carried out in accordance with IsDB’s Procurement Policy and Procedures through provisions contained in the IsDB’s (1) Guidelines for the Procurement of Goods, Works and Related Services under IsDB Project Financing including Procurement policy and procedures (April 2019 edition, revised in February 2023) and (ii) Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultants Services under IsDB Project Financing including Procurement policy and procedures (April 2019 edition, revised in February 2023) using the relevant IsDB’s Standard Procurement Documents (including Contract Forms).
Procurement of Goods
The Procurement of Goods such as Acquisition and Distribution of Agricultural input, (of 90,000 bags of Fertilizer (50kg each Bag) and 123,333 kg of Improved Seeds and 20,000 liters of Agrochemicals and Agriculture Machinery & Equipment (power tiller. Tractors, Power tiller, combine harvester and thresher), Starter Pack for Women and Youth Enterprise Groups, and Provision of FSA Office Equipment, Procurement of drip irrigation system) would be through National Competitive Bidding (NCB).
Procurement of Office Furniture and Equipment for Soil and Water Laboratory and FSA offices, Procurement of PMU Office Furniture, Equipment, Vehicles, Software M&E, Accounting, and Communication (Tools), Procurement of solar tents, Procurement of maintenance tools for Agricultural Machinery training Center and Procurement/Installation of Solar Energy for PMU and FAS Buildings would be through National Shopping (NS).
Procurement of Works
The Procurement of Works such as Construction and drilling of 1500 boreholes, Establishment of 14Nos Rural Market, Establishment of 50HA Orchards and Community gardens, Construction of 15Nos Macro-water Shed for Rainwater Harvesting (Earth Dam) and Agricultural Machinery Maintenance Center and FSA Building, Construction/Establishment of Soil and Water Laboratory and Construction of 200KM Rural Feeder Roads, Construction of 60KM Drainages and 70NOS Culverts would be through National Competitive Bidding (NCB).
Procurement/Selection of Consultant
The selection of the design and supervision consultancy firm will be conducted using the QCBS method through the shortlisting of local consultants. Two consultants’ services will be recruited based on the nature of civil works. One will be in charge for Design and Supervision Consultancy for Drip irrigation system for 2000ha, construction of Macro-water shed for Rainwater Harvesting and construction/drillling of 2000 boreholes and the second one for Design and supervision consultancy for rural feeder roads, drainages, culverts and soil/water laboratory.
Engagement of Project Financial external 1 Audit firm would be through Least Cost Selection (LCS) method with a national market approach.
Remarks: NCB (Call for National Competitive Bidding), QCBS/LC (selection based on Quality and Cost Based Selection among a shortlist of local companies). LCS/LC (Least Cost Selection from the local businesses shortlist),
Interested eligible firms and individuals who wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works and consulting services for the above-mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Beneficiary and in writing at the address below:
Abdullahi Muhammed Nakwada
State Project Coordinator
Zamfara State Climate Change Adaptation and Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
Ministry of Agriculture Zaria Road, Samaru, Gusau, Zamfara State Nigeria.
Cell: 08169837345, 08065928789.
Email: zmpmuísdb@gmail.com, ababiye2@gmail.com
