REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
ASSESSMENT STUDY ON ACCESS TO POWER IN 11 KEFFESO COMMUNITIES IN BRASS AND SOUTHERN IJAW LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN BAYELSA STATE.
Issued by:
KEFESSO Host Community Development Trust (KHCDT)
EOI Reference No.: KHCDT/RFP/2025/003
Date of Issue: 8th October, 2025
Submission Deadline: 24th October 2025.
1. BACKGROUND
KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust (KHCDT) is seeking proposals from qualified firms or consortia to conduct an assessment study on access to power in its 11 riverine rural communities. These communities currently experience very limited access to electricity, due to their remote locations, poor transportation infrastructure and susceptibility to flooding which stifles socio-economic development. Leveraging their proximity to the ocean and abundant natural resources, this RFP seeks to engage qualified consultancies or consultants to explore and design multiple power generation options, including gas, water, and ocean current induced power systems, alongside solar and hybrid systems. This study will provide critical insights into current access levels, barriers to electrification, community energy needs, community members’ willingness-to-pay attitude and potential solutions for sustainable and inclusive energy availability and access in this geographically challenging region.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The main objectives of the assessment study are to:
• Evaluate the status of electricity access in KEFFESO communities
• Identify technological, financial, social, and infrastructural barriers to electrification.
• Assess energy demand profiles (household, commercial, public services).
• Explore and identify viable power generation options including gas turbines, water turbines powered by ocean currents, grid extension, solar mini-grids, and standalone solar home systems.
• Assess energy needs and existing infrastructure in the KEFFESO communities.
• Develop sustainable, cost-effective power solutions suitable for the region’s geography and socio-economic context.
• Assess community members’ willingness-to-pay (WTP) for access to power (i.e. affordability).
• Foster community engagement and build capacity for maintenance and management
• Provide actionable recommendations for medium, and long-term interventions
3. SCOPE OF WORK
The selected consultant(s) will be responsible for the following tasks across the eleven KEFFESO HCDT communities:
1. Carry out literature review
2. Conduct Energy Needs Assessment
3. Develop Feasibility Studies on availability and provision of, and access to power.
4. Conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) as appropriate, and as may be advised during Project Initiation Report phase.
5. Conduct all-inclusive Stakeholder Engagement (state and local govt, KEFFESO communities, O&G companies operating in the area, development agencies, and other NGOs (INGOs and NNGOs).
6. Design and develop applicable power systems and determine corresponding cost estimates.
7. Comprehensive final report with implementation roadmap (findings, community energy profiles, and tailored recommendations. (including GIS maps, charts).
4. GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
Target communities include but are not limited to; Koluama I, Koluama II, Ezetu I, Ezetu II, Fish Town, Foropa, Ekeni, Sangana, Oginibri, Okumbiribeleu and Opu-Okumbiri.
5. ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Interested consultants/firms must:
• Provide a Certificate of Incorporation or evidence of business registration.
• Provide Tax Clearance Certificate and bank reference letter(s).
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in energy strategy development and implementation. Experience in many more aspects of power management is greatly desired.
• Demonstrate expertise in rural electrification, energy access studies, or renewable energy solutions.
• Demonstrate experience working in geographically challenging or water-locked regions.
• Demonstrate strong capacity in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Have a multidisciplinary team including energy engineers, socio-economists, and community engagement specialists.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian energy regulatory environment.
6. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Technical Proposal:
o Detailed understanding of the assignment
o Methodology and detailed work plan
o Relevant experience and case studies (evidence of previous but similar work done in Nigeria, preferably in the Niger Delta.)
o Team composition and profiles (CVs of relevant personnel).
➢ Financial Proposal (submitted separately)
o Financial Proposal in Naira with detailed cost breakdown.
o Provide evidence of financial capacity by submitting copies of audited financial statements (preferably for the last 2–3 years).
7. EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Evaluation Criteria Weight (%)
Technical Approach & Methodology 25%
Relevant Experiences & Track Records 30%
Team qualifications/ expertise/ experience 20%
Work Plan and Timelines 10%
Financial Proposal (cost reasonableness) 15%
8. TIMELINE
The study is expected to be completed within 12–16 weeks from the date of contract award.
Activity Date
RFP Issuance: 8th October 2025
Deadline for Questions: 15th October 2025
Bid Clarification meeting: 20th October 2025
Submission Deadline: 24th October 2025
Proposal Evaluation: 31st October – 4th November 2025
Notification of Award: 10th November 2025
Project Kick-Off: 17th November 2025
9. SUBMISSION CHANNEL
All proposals must be submitted electronically to:
Daniel.Kanebi@keffesohcdt.org;
cc: ProgramsLocalContent@keffesohcdt.org and Procurement@keffesohcdt.org.
use the subject format: “Proposal – Study on Access to Power in KEFFESO Communities”
10. CLARIFICATIONS AND INQUIRIES
Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted via email to:
ProgramsLocalContent@keffesohcdt.org,
cc: Procurement@keffesohcdt.org, Projects@Keffesohcdt.org. Or contact Esueni Spiff Kerebana: Tel: 08064044048.