Request for Expression of Interest for consultancy Services for the Preparation of Feasibility Report on the Kogi Special Agricultural Project

Kogi State Government of Nigeria

The Kogi State Government of Nigeria (KGSG) hereby invites interested Consulting Firms or Consortia to express interest in the preparation of feasibility report on the Kogi Special Agricultural Project under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA).

KGSG desires to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD) on various aspects of the ATA. Specifically, KGSG intends to partner with FMARD, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN); financial institutions, and private sector investors on the production of Cassava and Rice using the Value Chain approach. The overall aim of the projects is to unlock the potentials of the state to create wealth and employment, and reduce the level of poverty in the state in particular and Nigeria in general.

The Expression of Interest (EOI) should be for:

‘Feasibility Studies and Preparation of a Comprehensive Report for Cassava and Rice Value Chain Development in Kogi State to Meet the Requirements of Financial Institutions and Investors’

The submissions should contain the following information:

The EOI should be boldly written on the envelope and a cover letter conveying all other documents.
Corporate profile(s) and evidence of technical capability, including brief description of the firms or consortium’s experience on similar assignments, its or their familiarity and understanding of the state’s terrain, and list of its or their key resource persons.
A resume or Curriculum Vitae of the Team Leader of the firm or consortium.
Office address, telephone and e-mail of a key contact person.
Copy of the firm’s certificate of incorporation and evidence of registration with KGSG.
Clear photocopy or scanned copy of receipt of payment of a non-refundable pre-qualification fee of NGN 100, 000.00 (One hundred thousand naira only) into Kogi State Government IGR Account (No. 1015503782) at UBA Plc, IBB Way, Lokoja.

Closing Date
17th October, 2012

Two hard copies and one soft copy of the Expression of Interest documents should be addressed to: The Chairman, Kogi State Agricultural Transformation Committee, Office of the Special Adviser on Agriculture, Government House, Lokoja, in sealed, clearly marked envelope with ‘EOI Kogi Special Agricultural Project’ to the address below:

The Chairman,
Kogi State Agricultural Transformation Committee,
Office of the Special Adviser on Agriculture,
Government House, Lokoja,
Kogi State

Note: Only pee-qualified firms/consortia will be invited for further discussions please.

*The lead firm in a consortium must meet all the requirements above.