Engagement of Consultant to Conduct a Study on Potential Areas of Devolution of Functions of Local Government Areas in Cross River State and Develop Road Map for Devolution of Authority by State/Agencies for Local Governance
Request for Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services in Support to Local Governance in Cross River State
Country: Nigeria
Project: State and Local Governance Reform (SLOGOR) Project
Grant No.: TF018335 – UNI (P133045)
Assignment: Engagement of Consultant to Conduct a Study on Potential Areas of Devolution of Functions of Local Government Areas in Cross River State and Develop Road Map for Devolution of Authority by State/Agencies for Local Governance
Reference No.: CRSLOGOR/WB/EU/CS/CQ/01/15
This Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in the UN Development Business’ publication of February 18, 2015 and in three Nigerian Newspapers of the same date: (i) The Guardian, (ii)Thisday and (iii) Daily Trust.
The Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the National Planning Commission has received an EU-Financing Grant (10th EDF) from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of State and Local Governance Reform Project. Cross River, being one of the six beneficiary states of the grant, now intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to “Conduct a Study on Potential Areas of Devolution of Functions of Local Government Areas in Cross River State and Develop Road Map for Devolution of Authority by State/Agencies for Local Governance”
The consulting services (“the Services”) include as follows:
(A) Review of the local governance system in the state, using as reference, legislations, and studies carried out by the state and other institutions, donor agencies or the World Bank, EU Member States over the past five years.
(B) Review of Public Finance Management (PFM) and Public Procurement Systems (PPS) of local governments in the state, based on discussions with state/local authorities, donor agencies, CSOs and other stakeholders as well as documentations collected on PFM/PPS in the states.
(C) On the basis of the above, identify the activities/potential areas of devolution of functions to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Cross River State and develop a road map for devolution of authority and powers by the State to LGAs or groups of Local Governments and selected agencies responsible for local governance In Cross River State.
(D) Engage and consult with at least 50% of the LGAs covering the geographical spread of the state
(E) Recommend options and modalities for implementing the programme/ road map
CRSLOGOR now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by the World Bank Borrowers, January 2011.The attention of Interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines; Selection and Employment of Consultants (under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants) 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
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. Where firms are associating, the submission must include verifiable evidence of association from all the parties.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below, during office hours, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, except on declared public holidays.
Expression of interest must be delivered in a written form (in person, or by email or by surface mail) both in hard copy (2) and soft copy in CD format to the address below not later than 8th April, 2015
The State Project Coordinator
Cross River State and Local Governance Reform Project (CRSLOGOR)
Department of Establishment Building,
New Secretariat Complex, Ground floor (Left Wing),
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Telephone: -+2348033570906 +2348073607321
E-mail: crslogor@yahoo.com.
