The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) invites eligible and reputable consulting firms to submit EOI documents for the following works:
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - Established on May 28th, 1975 via the treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS is a 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries.
Considered one of the pillars of the African Economic Community, ECOWAS was set up to foster the ideal of collective self-sufficiency for its member states. As a trading union, it is also meant to create a single, large trading bloc through economic cooperation.
Applications are invited for:
Title: Expression of Interest for the Selection of a Consultancy Firm for the Provision of Architectural & Engineering Services for the ECOWAS Humanitarian Logistics Depot in
Bamako-Republic Of Mali (Regional Competitive Bidding Process).
Preamble
During an Extra-Ordinary Summit of Heads of States and Government of ECOWAS, the Authority decided on the establishment of the ECOWAS Humanitarian Logistics Depot namely, the Humanitarian Logistics Depot in Bamako-Mali. It was a Decision of the Authority of Heads of States to Establish ECOWAS Humanitarian Logistics Depot.
The ECOWAS Humanitarian Logistics Depot is a regional facility for stockpiling and warehousing emergency food and non-food relief materials to ensure rapid response to disasters and other humanitarian challenges that exceed the coping capacity of the victims and government of Member States of ECOWAS towards returning lives of the affected population to normalcy. The facility will provide for storage of all types of relief materials, transportation, training, offices and accommodation for its staff, tools for preparation of goods for release to the beneficiaries .
It is in this perspective that the ECOWAS Commission seeks to engage the services of an engineering and construction consulting firm for Engineering Study, Environmental Impact Analysis and Architectural Design Services for the design and supervision of the "ECOWAS Humanitarian Logistics Depot" and related Structures in Bamako-Mali.
Scope of Work / Objective
The objective of the assignment is to prepare the architectural, civil engineering and electro-mechanical design including drawings, specifications, bill of quantities (BOQ). The assignment is as follow :
- Undertake environmental and topographical survey and analysis, material & soil investigation;
- Prepare a conceptual architectural design which will be subject to Client’s approval;
- Undertake detailed architectural design based on the principle of sustainable development (i.e. high environment quality and low energy consumption);
- Prepare structural design including concrete and masonry works, earthworks, pavements ;
- Prepare required Engineering Plans, Specifications, Calculations and Construction Schedules;
- Computation of construction quantities and preparation of cost estimates;
- Prepare for the Client, Bidding Documents for construction works;
- Assist Client in the tender process and bid evaluation as may be required;
- Supervision of construction works;
- Other related activities and services that may be assigned by the client.
Eligibility Requirements
The ECOWAS Commission now invites eligible Consultants (Firm) to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultancy firms must provide information showing that they are qualified to perform the services:
- Have required relevant experience in Building Construction assessment, providing architectural design and supervision.
- Have carried out successfully similar assignments (Design and Supervision) for an international organization or a renowned public body during the last 10 years;
- Have working experience in at least 2 ECOWAS Countries in the past ten (10) years;
- Have the capacity to produce and provide the reports in English/French or Portuguese
- List of relevant key experts for the assignment with a team of Experts ; with a combined knowledge of English and French;
NB: In addressing the above listed criteria, consulting firms must provide tangible evidence and detailed references for all claims made in terms of experience and capabilities, similar assignments, etc. Each reference provided should be summarized on a project sheet, and will be considered and accepted only if the candidate attaches supporting documents indicating the contact information of the contracting authorities so as to facilitate verification of the information provided, covering contracts OR copies of attestation(s) of good performance of each contract presented, as issued and signed by the Client.
Application Closing Date
11:00am (GMT+1) Nigerian Time, Friday, September 10th, 2021.
Submission of Documents
Expression of Interest can be delivered in sealed envelope (1 Original and 3 copies) and clearly marked "Selection of a Consultancy Firm for the Architectural & Engineering Services for the ECOWAS Humanitarian Logistics Depot in Bamako-Republic of Mali" to:
Procurement Division,
Directorate of General Administration,
ECOWAS Commission,
Plot 14, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
Asokoro District,
P. M. B. 401,
F.C.T - Abuja.
Or
Interested Firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am (GMT+1), to 5.00 pm (GMT+1), Nigerian Time.
Procurement Division,
Directorate of General Administration,
ECOWAS Commission,
Plot 14, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
Asokoro District,
P. M. B. 401,
F.C.T - Abuja.
Or
Additional Information
- The selection procedure will be based on Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) in accordance with the ECOWAS Procurement Code. ECOWAS Commission is under no obligation to shortlist any Firm who expresses interest.
- A shortlist of six (6) to Eight (08) firms which present the best profiles shall be drawn up after the expression of interest.
- The firms that are part of an international network are to submit one expression of interest.
- NB: The attention of interested Firms is particularly drawn to Article 117 of the ECOWAS Procurement Code ("Infringements by Candidates, Bidders and Awardees"), providing information on corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for or executing a contract.
- In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per “Article 118 of the ECOWAS Procurement Code.
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