WEST AFRICAN POWER POOL
SYSTEME D’ECHANGES D’ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE OUEST
AFRICAIN
NORTH CORE PROJECT PROJET DORSALE NORD
1 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(RELAUNCHING)
2 (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Country: Nigeria
Project: West African Power Pool (WAPP) North Core Regional Interconnector Project
Credit N°: IDA-63420-NG
Assignment title: Environmental and health database in the right of way of the North Core
Project in Nigeria
Reference N°.: NG-PMU-WAPP-NC-222541-CS-CQS
Date: 25 May 2021

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES (MEMR)
INVITATION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR EXECUTION OF SALTWATER INTRUSION INVESTIGATION IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE

1.0 BACKGROUND
Lagos being a coastal State is bounded to the south by the Atlantic Ocean which consists predominantly of saltwater. Saltwater Intrusion occurs naturally to some degree in most coastal aquifers, owing to the hydraulic connection between groundwater and seawater. Like all other coastal communities of the world, saltwater intrusion menace is a peculiar problem within the State.
The Lagos State Government Intends to investigate/map the extent of saline water contamination of groundwater resources in coastal communities in the State and to provide facilities to monitor/mitigate further incursion with the aim of preserving the quality of our groundwater resources and minimizing associated public health challenges and impact of climate change.
The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is hereby seeking for Expression of Interest (EOI) from suitable firms for the execution of saltwater intrusion investigation in coastal communities in Lagos State.

2.0 PROJECT SCOPE
The Scope of Work shall include but not limited to:
(i) Preparation of base map for field geophysical investigation.
(ii) Surface geophysical surveys – Electrical Resistivity method
(iii) Geophysical data processing and interpretation
(iv) Sampling and analysis of wells and boreholes across the study area.
(v) Geochemical analysis of raw borehole water.
(vi) Drilling and completion of groundwater monitoring boreholes.
(vii) Borehole geophysical logging.
(viii) Use Are GIS in production of live upgradeable hydrogeological map/groundwater modelling necessary to ascertain the current states of the environmental media in areas covered for policy formulation on remediation strategies where necessary.
(ix) Recommendation and brief description of best remediation method where necessary
(x) and other methods such as numerical simulation.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERESTED PARTIES
• Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Evidence of registration with Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.
• Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years.
• Evidence of financial capability/availability of financial resources from reputable bank.
• Abridged company Annual Audited Report for the Immediate past three years.
• Detailed firm profile with Curriculum Vitae of key officers. In case of a consortium, please include details of members and lead.
• Verifiable evidence of successful completion of similar projects (Engagement letters, completion certificates and summary of reports/ abstract).

4.0 SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The EOI documents shall be submitted In 6 (six) copies In a sealed envelope clearly marked “EOI – Engagement of Consultant for the execution of saltwater Intrusion Investigation In coastal communities In Lagos State” and delivered to the address below. Not later than two weeks from the date of this publication (2 July, 2021).

Attention:
Office of the Honourable Commissioner,
Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Block 6, Room 806/ 110
The Secretariat
Alausa, Ikeja,
Lagos, Nigeria