Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services in Anambra State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS) by Anambra State and Local Governance Reform (SLOGOR) Project
World Bank Group
Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services in Anambra State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS)
Country: Nigeria
Project: State and Local Governance Reform (SLOGOR) Project
Grant No.: TF018335- UNI P133045
Assignment Title: Engagement of SIFMIS Consultant
Reference No: ANSLOGOR/CON /QCBS/001/2015
This Request for Expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this Project that appeared in the dgMerket of Wednesday, 18th February, 2015 and in three Nigerian Newspapers of the same date ((i) The Guardian, (ii)Thisday and (iii) Daily Trust),
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a grant from the International Development Agency (IDA) acting as administrator of a trust fund from the European Union, for the implementation of the State and Local Governance Reform Project, Anambra State is a beneficiary of the Grant and now intends to apply part of the proceed towards the engagement of a Coordinator for Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS) in the implementation of activities in the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) Sub Component of the project being implemented by the Office of the Accountant General (OAGS).
The consulting services (“the Services”) include:
(i) Conduct a thorough assessment of the nature and use of the existing
packages in the Accountant General’s Office and other PFM Institutions in the State;
(ii) Identify the major structural and institutional requirements to support the successful implementation of the SIFMIS and ensure that a communications management strategy exist
(iii) Taking into consideration the project deliverables and work with the SICT to develop robust and appropriate bidding document using a turnkey approach (invitation for Bids (IFB) and the Supply, Installation, Integration, Testing and Commissioning of Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) Software, related Hardware and Network Infrastructure and Related Support Services bidding document) for the Consultancy Firm who will have the specific responsibility for the design, installation, training, customization and testing of the relevant SIFMIS software and related ICT infrastructure.
(iv) Develop and maintain a Risk Management strategy with clear and concise project tolerances and risk mitigation process
(v) Assist in the identification and selection of a suitable firm for the supply and implementation of SIFMIS by coordinating the bid evaluation which should include demonstration against Test Script prepared by the State.
(vi) Manage and control changes to the project plan to ensure milestones are met within the agreed tolerances.
(vii) Provide technical and functional support services prior to and throughout SIFMIS project implementation:
The Anambra State and Local Governance Reform (SLOGOR) project now invites eligible Consulting firms (Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consulting firms are hereby requested to submit a statement of capability indicating relevant experience on similar assignments in Nigeria or elsewhere. This should include, but not limited to, summary of CVs of its key staff, provision of company brochures, description of similar assignments carried out in the last five years, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among key staff, etc.
The consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011). Please visit www.worldbank.org , setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to specific Information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per paragraph 1.9 of Consultant Guidelines
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 9:00am to 4:00pm (local time) on week days.
Expressions of interest in 4 copies must be delivered in a written form to the address below not later than 14th July, 2015
Anambra State and Local Governance Reform (SLOGOR Project)
Project Coordinator
State Project Coordinating Unit (SPCU),
Old Building, opp. Code of Conduct Bureau
Jerome Udoji Secretariat,
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Tel: +2348037914125
E-mail: ansslogor@gmail.com
