KOGI STATE RURAL ACCESS AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECT (RAAMP)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN (RAP) FOR (17 NOS-114.83KM) SPOT IMPROVEMENT INTERVENTION, (10 NOS-79.71KM) BACKLOG MAINTENANCE/REHABILITATION (PHASE 2), (22 NOS-94.12KM) UPGRADING AND (6 NOS-66M) CROSS DRAINAGE STRUCTURES WORK ACROSS 16 LGAS IN KOGI STATE UNDER KOGI STATE RAAMP
REFERENCE NG-KOGI RAAMP 424268-CS-CQS
PROJECT ID: P163353
ISSUE DATE: 19TH JULY, 2024
The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has received financing from the world bank and L’Agence Francaise de Developpement (French development agency or afd) and on-lent the fanacing to nineteen participating states (namely Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebii, Kogi, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Plateau, Ebonyi, Osun, Niger, Gombe, Kaduna, Ekiti and Sokoto) toward the cost of RURAL ACCESS AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECT (RAAMP). It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for consultant services.
The consulting service (“the services”) includes;
1. The preparation of the resettlement action plan (RAP) for the 17 roads for spot improvement intervention, 10 roads for backlog maintenance/rehabilitation (phase 2), 22 roads for upgrading and 6 structures for cross drainage structure works under the project on the basis of the most recent and accurate information on the (i) project site and the impacts on displaced persons, assets and other adversely affected groups; and (ii) legal issues affecting resettlement. The RAP must be based on the principles, planning procedures and implementation arrangements established in the RPF.
• Describe the existing Nigerian legal and policy framework for land acquisition; as well as, reviewing the laws, regulations that apply to reclaiming informally settled public land and involuntary eviction and resettlement. Given the rural context of the road intervention, the analysis should include all local laws and regulations governing the administration of Right-of-way and setbacks of roads and how the application of this laws impact on the scope of resettlements to be addressed in the RAP.
• Reviewing the World Bank policies related to resettlement in order to ensure that the RAP is developed in full compliance with these policies and the RPF.
• Identify the gaps between the national legislations and the World Bank policies related to involuntary resettlement and propose practical procedures to bridge these gaps.
• Identify the key social impacts that will associate with the involuntary resettlement process and the main categories to encounter these impacts.
• Prepare a 100% census of people affected, a 100% inventory of assets and land affected
• Prepare a socio-economic baseline survey of a sample area, including women and other vulnerable groups;
• Prepare an entitlement/eligibility matrix which should include a description of the following
Any compensation guidelines established by Nigerian government;
The proposed types and level of compensation to be paid;
Compensation and assistance eligibility criteria;
How and when compensation will be paid.
• Prepare standards for compensation and restoration of the social and economic livelihood of the PAPs to replace all types of loss as appropriate.
• Develop clear time plan for the RAP implementation linking the various steps to the project circle and implementation plan, including institutional responsibilities, and monitoring parameters
• Document the various consultation activities to be conducted as part of the RAP and ensuring that information has been shared transparently through an active and informative consultation process.
• Identify the institutional responsibility for implementation and procedures for the grievance redress, arrangements for monitoring and implementation of the monitoring system.
• Consult the agencies responsible for land acquisition within the project area and other institutions in the arrangement of resettlement activities.
The services are expected to extend over a period of 6weeks, involving approximately 8key persons as required in the TOR;
The detailed terms of reference (TOR) for this assignment will be made available on request at the address given below
KOGI STATE RURAL ACCESS AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECT (RAAMP) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultant”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualification and relevant experience to perform the service.
2. The consultancy firm must have a working knowledge of World Bank environment and social framework, operational safeguards policies gained through hands-on experience in the preparation and implementation of resettlement action plans in an urban/rural area. Knowledge about World Bank environmental and social standard (ESS) and experience in similar operation is vital.
The shortlisting criteria are:
• The lead consultant should have M.Sc. or M.A in the social science, environmental science, humanities or social work with minimum of 5 years working experience in social assessment, involuntary resettlement and other relevant fields.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
The consulting firm is expected to have the following staff on the team for preparation of the RAP with the following minimum requirement:
1. Team lead/resettlement specialist:
• Minimum qualification: advanced degree (master’s or higher) in social sciences, development studies, anthropology or a related field.
• Experienced in designing and implementing resettlement programs, preferably with prior experience in international donor-funded projects
• Knowledge of international standard and guidelines on involuntary resettlement, such as the World Bank’s policy and environmental and social standards on involuntary resettlement
2. Social development specialist:
• Minimum qualification: advanced degree in social sciences, sociology or a related field
• Expertise in social impact assessment, community development and stakeholder engagement
• Understanding of social safeguards policies and regulations, including those defined by the World Bank.
3. Legal expert:
• Minimum qualification: advanced degree in law or related legal studies.
• Knowledge of national and international laws and regulations related to land acquisition, compensation and resettlement
• Understanding of legal frameworks and policies set by the world bank regarding resettlement
4. Infrastructure engineer:
• Minimum qualification: advanced degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Experienced in infrastructure planning, design and construction
• Knowledge of technical requirements for infrastructure projects and the ability to integrate resettlement considerations into project planning.
5. Community engagement specialist:
• Minimum qualification: advanced degree in social science, anthropology, community development or a related field
• Expertise in facilitating community participation, consultation and grievance redress mechanisms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with affected communities and ensure their active involvement throughout the resettlement process.
6. Gender and social inclusion expert:
• Minimum qualification: advanced degree in gender studies, social studies, or a related field
• Expertise in integrating gender and social inclusion perspectives into development projects
• Familiarity with gender-responsive and inclusive approaches in resettlement planning and implementation.
7. Surveyor:
• Minimum qualification: bachelor’s degree in surveying, geometrics or a related field
• Professional certification or licensure as a surveyor, where applicable.
• Experience in conducting land surveys, topographic survey and cadastral surveys.
• Proficiency in using surveying instruments and software for data collection, processing and analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulation and best practices related to land surveying and mapping
• Understanding of land tenure systems and land acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information System) applications and their integration into resettlement planning.
8. Estate surveyor and valuer:
• Minimum qualification:
• Must be a graduate or equivalent estate management or other relevant fields
• Must possess appropriate professional practicing license with appropriate National Professional Regulatory and membership bodies like ESVARBON and NIESV
• Must possess 5 years field experience in Asset Acquisition and Valuation practice in Nigeria.
• Should have working knowledge of prevailing land acquisition Act and land acquisition process.
• Familiarity with the local project environment and fluency with local language.
3. All interested firms are to submit the following documents;
• Evidence of registration with corporate affairs commission (CAC)
• Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2021, 2022 and 2023);
• Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years 2021, 2022 & 2023) duly stamped;
• Well detailed company profile with managerial and technical structure, office address and functional contact details
• For joint ventures, memorandum of understanding must be attached.
4. Verifiable records establishing evidence of experience in the preparation of resettlement action plan (RAP) up to 5 references or more similar assignments
5. Evidence of similar experience supported under multilateral donor agency like world bank, AFD, AfDB etc. in the previous 7 years
6. Evidence of firms/consortium regional work experience in similar field within Nigeria and Sub-Sahara Africa
The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank “procurement regulations for IPF borrowers” September 2023 5th edition (“procurement regulations”), setting forth the world bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but indicate clearly whether the association is in form of joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Selection (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours.
Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail) by Friday, 2nd August 2024 at 12:00 noon, late submission will not be accepted. The client is not bound to short-list any consultant.
The State Project Coordinator,
Kogi State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU)
RURAL ACCESS AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECT (RAAMP)
Zone 8 along Confluence Stadium Road, Beside New Secretariat Complex
Lokoja Kogi State.
Telephone/GSM +2348036085517
Email Address:KOGI-RAAMP@protonmail.com