Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Request for Expression of Interest for the Consultancy Services for Socio-Economic Impact of Banning Two- Wheeler Operations, Kano State

This request for expressions of interest follows the general procurement notice for this project titled NG Nigeria-LUTP-II (FY 10) that appeared in dg market publication of July 16, 2010.
The Lagos and Kano State Governments through the Federal Republic of Nigeria have received a grant from the Global Environment Facility GEF) towards the cost of Lagos Urban Transport Project (LUTP II) and development of public transport delivery capacity in Kano. LAMATA intends to apply part of the grant to cover eligible payments under the contract for the following consultancy services:

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Request for Expression of Interest for the Consultancy Services for Socio-Economic Impact of Banning Two- Wheeler Operations

The study previously carried out on the operation of motorcycle taxis, their growth potential and impact on the overall travel patterns in Kano metropolis, recommended the possibility of phasing out the 2 & 3 wheelers from Kano. Therefore, the aim of this assignment is to appraise the socio-economic impact of the ban of two wheelers on both travelers and current and former commercial transport operators in the city of Kano State.
LAMATA now invites eligible consulting firms to express interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. The information to be provided by interested Consultant are consultant’s profile / brochures, certificate of registration, description of similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills among staff, availability of essential technology etc.). For each project performed the consultant shall provide the name and contact address of the client (office & e-mail address, and telephone number), date(s) of execution, name(s) of lead and associate firms, contract amount and financing sources.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of consultants (under IBRD Loans and IDA credits & Grants) by World Bank Borrowers January 2011, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment: Bank policy requires that consultants provide professional, objective, and impartial advice and at all times hold the client’s interests paramount, without any consideration for future work, and that in providing advice they avoid conflicts with other assignments and their own corporate interests.

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Where firms are associating, the submission must include verifiable evidence of association from all the parties. 

Method of Submission
Expression of interest must be delivered both in hard copy and soft copy in CD format to the address below:

The Managing Director
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)
Block C, 2’ floor, Motorways Centre, 1, Motorways Avenue
Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Telephone 01-2702778-82
Fax: 01-2702783
E-mail: advert@lamata-ng.com Or adabiri@lamata-ng.com

Closing date: 20th March, 2014
Time: 5:00pm

Please note:

• A consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World Bank Borrowers, January 2011.
• Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Please visit www@lamata.com for more information about the project.