USAID- Request For Expression Of Interest For Short Term Technical Assistance For Urban Household & Customers Water Use, Demand Side Analysis And Ability To Pay For Improved Water Services Studies In Five States Water Boards (5 Lots)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SHORT TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR URBAN HOUSEHOLD & CUSTOMERS WATER USE, DEMAND SIDE ANALYSIS AND ABILITY TO PAY FOR IMPROVED WATER SERVICES STUDIES IN FIVE STATES WATER BOARDS – ABIA SWSC (LOT 1); DELTA USWB (LOT 2); IMO SWC (LOT 3); NIGER SWB (LOT 4); TARABA SWA (LOT 5)

BACKGROUND The USAID Effective Water Sanitation and Hygiene (E-WASH) is a 4-year program with the main objective of strengthening the governance, financial and technical viability of five (5) State Water Boards (SWBs) in Nigeria. The six SWBs are as follows: ABIA SWSC (LOT 1); DELTA USWB (LOT 2); IMO SWC (LOT 3); NIGER SWB (LOT 4); TARABA SWA (LOT 5).

The project is working towards achieving the following four objectives: • Create professionally managed and commercially oriented SWBs • Improve the financial and operational viability of SWBs • Strengthen policy, institutional, and regulatory frameworks for improved WASH services • Build national and state WASH advocacy, coordination, and communications for reform The project is being implemented by RTI International (www.rti.org), which is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multi-disciplinary research that improves the human conditions. E-WASH to this effect is inviting interested, eligible and competent Consultancy Firms and Service providers via this Expression of Interest (EOI) to respond on their willingness to be shortlisted to the following consulting services: For Short term Technical Assistance for urban household & customers water use, demand side analysis and ab ility to pay for improved water services studies in five states water boards – Abia SWSC (LOT 1); Delta USWB (LOT 2); Imo SWC (LOT 3); Niger SWB (LOT 4); Taraba SWA (LOT 5)

The cardinal objectives of the assignment are: • To conduct sector wide Demand-Side analysis and Ability to Pay studies using surveys, questionnaires and appropriate tools on which basis the consultant shall, recommend strategies the SWB management could adopt for improving water demand; • To review the current socio-economic status of the respective urban areas served; this will also include the review of whatever existing tariff instrument or policies are in current use and comment on their age, relevance and justification as may be necessary; • To Develop a practical and effective water demand-side management (DSM) strategies for the SWBs; • To undertake an assessment and evaluation of the ability to pay for urban water services across the target service areas.

ELIGIBILITY/CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Applicants shall only be considered if: • The Firm should have Consultant with a minimum of a post graduate degree in Civil Engineering/Water Resources/Business/Accounts/Sciences/Social Sciences with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in engineering, finance, socio-economics or business management with long track record of conducting Research studies and providing research based advisory service assignment on urban water utility management and demonstrate familiarity with the Water and Sanitation Sector in developing countries especially in Nigeria. • The firm should have experts in Data gathering and analysis, socio economic survey and demand side analysis of water utilities • The consultant shall also have appropriate experience in socio-economic survey bordering on demand-side analysis, ability to pay or similar. Relevant skills and competencies in financial modelling and operations are also required.The Consultant should have completed at least 3 assignments in the last 10 years in demand- side or market analysis; tariff determination in respect of water, energy, or experience of similar assignments involving analysis of tariff, order/regulations. • The consulting firm in order to be considered shall demonstrate knowledge of relevant Acts, Policies, Regulations as well as operational & commercial aspects of water supply in developing countries, and African Countries in particular. The Consultant should submit documentary evidence in this regard • Demonstrate credible experience in works of similar nature, complexity and value for utilities like water and/or electricity • Sector-specific experience on similar assignments and working in a donor-funded environment would be an advantage. • The Firm shall be required under the assignment to mobilize an Activity Team Leader, WASH Urban/water Utility Operations Expert and a Statistician & Socio-Economic Survey Expert who shall support, assist and bring the advantage of synergy of ideas. • The IT Expert/Assistant must possess a minimum of BSc/HND in IT/Computer Science and demonstrate a minimum of seven (7) years in database management, hardware maintenance and software development including billing and collection system installation and computer networking. • Applicants are required to note that shortlisted candidates shall be given a Request for Proposal that contains the detailed Statement of Work.

Submission Guidelines EOI should be in English and not exceed ten (10) pages (excluding cover page, executive summary and annexes). Any EOI with more than 10 pages will not be considered at all. Expressions of interest should be submitted via email to STTA@ewash.rti.org. Applicants should indicate the reference number USAID E-WASH – Short term Technical Assistance for urban household & customers water use, demand side analysis and ab ility to pay for improved water services studies in five states water boards –EOI LOT X in the subject line. Attention: The Chief of Party, USAID E-WASH Program Solutions Plaza One, 1st Floor 23 Ibrahim Tahir Lane, Cadastral Zone B05, Utako Abuja, Nigeria Office: +234 908 644 9999

Disclaimer: Issuance of this call does not constitute an award commitment on the part of E-WASH nor commit the project to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an EOI. Further, E-WASH reserves the right to reject any or all EOI received. Similarly, an invitation for further negotiation or to submit a full application is not a commitment to fund that application.

Mode of Submission: • Applicants must submit an expression of interest Letter, with their detailed curriculum vitae enclosed detailing credible and reputable experience • Applicants must submit adequate information on themselves, providing information, including but not limited to Name, Physical Address, mailbox address, Telephone number, and Fax number • Applicants must submit a synopsis of the software operations of the intended program (not more than two pages). • Applicants shall indicate their capacity to provide the services and specify which Lot (1 – 5) you would like to be considered for shortlisting in. This information should include past verified performance of similar assignments undertaken and include a contact person for reference. • Applicants are required to note that shortlisted candidates shall be given a Request for Proposal that contains the detailed Statement of Work. The exercise towards realizing contract award shall be transparent and competitive. • Interested Applicants and Bidders have to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) to the undersigned not later than Friday 6 August 2020, Time 5.30 PM. • Applicants Must indicate clearly on their submission envelop the assignment or service, including the Lot (1 – 5) they are interested in. If you are interested in more than one Lot, then you should submit a separate EOI for each of the states you are interested in. However, take note that allocation of responsible lots will only emerge at the completion of the Procurement Process.

USAID- Request For Expression Of Interest For Short Term Technical Assistance For Urban Household & Customers Water Use, Demand Side Analysis And Ability To Pay For Improved Water Services Studies In Five States Water Boards (5 Lots)

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