Official Invitation
Request for Expressions of Interest for Consultancy Services
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS), is currently implementing the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project with a credit received from the International Development Association (IDA), and intends to apply part of the proceeds to finance consulting services for the rehabilitation of selected federal dams.
The SPIN Project is designed to strengthen dam safety and improve the management of water resources for hydropower, irrigation, flood management and climate resilience in selected areas of Nigeria. The FGN is undertaking the rehabilitation and safety improvement of selected federal dams and associated hydraulic appurtenances, including detailed engineering design, preparation of rehabilitation measures, and construction supervision services to enhance structural integrity, operational reliability, and long-term climate resilience.
Objective of the Assignment
To undertake design review, producing the design and engineering drawings, technical specifications, works requirements, and the bill of quantities and construction supervision for the rehabilitation of Kampe-Omi Dam and Dukku Lade Weir and associated hydraulic appurtenances. The Consultant shall review and utilise the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Dam Safety Review Panel of Experts (DSRPoE) Dam Safety Assessment Reports as the technical basis for the assignment.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Consultancy Services can be found at the Kampe-Omi and Dukku Lade link: View Terms of Reference.
Infrastructure
Kampe-Omi Dam & Dukku Lade Weir
States
Kogi and Kwara
Shortlisting Criteria
- Proven evidence of general experience of consultancy in water resources management, dam engineering and dam safety.
- Demonstrated experience of at least ten (10) years in providing consultancy services related to construction supervision and contract administration of infrastructure projects, with relevant experience in dam engineering, dam safety, rehabilitation and improvement of dams and associated hydraulic structures, detailed engineering design, and construction supervision of water resources infrastructure.
- The firm shall demonstrate its technical and managerial capabilities in engineering design and construction supervision of water resources infrastructure.
Note to Firms
Firms should provide details of relevant assignments, including the name and location of the assignment, client, contract value, duration, scope of services, and the firm's specific role and responsibilities. Key experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
Selection Method
Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, 7th Edition (September 2025), and open to all eligible firms as defined therein. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15 and 3.16 of the Procurement Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a Consortium/Joint Venture to enhance their qualifications and should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. Evidence of such association must be provided in the Expression of Interest.
Implementation Period
Eighteen (18) months — six (6) months for the design phase and twelve (12) months for the construction supervision phase
