Consultancy Services on Baseline Study of Lake Sare in the Lake Victoria Basin

Lake Basin Development Authority
Expression of Interest (EOI) for Consultancy Services on Baseline Study of Lake Sare in the Lake Victoria Basin 
Background
Lake Basin Development Authority, is a state corporation established under an Act of Parliament (Cap 442 of 1979).
The Act empowers the Authority to undertake planning, coordination and implementation of development Programs and Projects in the Lake Victoria and its catchment area.
Among other functions, the Authority initiates feasibility studies, conducts various surveys including resource surveys on natural resources thereof, including agriculture, environment, hydropower generation and aquaculture and recommends priority areas for development.
Objectives and Scope
The purpose of the consultancy is to carry out an ecological survey on fish stock and species in Lake Sare, the ecology
of both plants and animals, quality of the lake water, current threats to the lake ecosystem, probable impact on local
community, mitigation costs and to undertake an EIA.
The recommendations drawn from these studies shall be geared towards but not limited to:
1.    Conservation and protection of lake Sare and its catchment area
2.    Stocking of the lake with the right type of fish fingerlings and
3.    Controlling the movement of fish between Lake Sare and Lake Victoria for the benefit of the local community.
4.    Setting up of a pilot integrated cage and pen fish culture development in the lake.
5.    Planning and creation of an enabling environment for the development of Small Micro and Medium enterprises (SMEs) for the local communities through Beach Management Units (BMU)
6.    Development of the lake’s wetlands conservation action plan.
In this regard, we are inviting eligible consultant(s), firms or individuals with sufficient capabilities to express their interest in providing the above services.
The expression of interest (EoI) must be accompanied by the following requirements:
·         Consultant’s profile (Physical address, history, experience as a firm or individual in relevant field etc.)
·         Certified copies of registration/incorporation certificate(s)
·         Certified copies of PIN and VAT registration
·         Certified copy of valid VAT compliant certificate
·         List of names and CVs of key personnel and evidence of their professional qualifications.
·         Similar / previous experience of such services carried out at least in the last five years for reputable firms. Reference from such organizations/names of contact persons must be provided.
·         Registration with relevant bodies e.g. NEMA
Timeframe
Assignment must be completed within a maximum period of 40 days from the date of award. Duly completed EOI
documents in sealed plain envelope(s) and clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON LAKE SARE IN THE LAKE VICTORIA BASIN” should be addressed to: Or placed in LBDA’s tender box, so as to be received not later than 18th February 2011.
The Managing Director
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100
Kisumu.
Tel: 254-057-2037227, Fax: 254-057-2027370,
Email: info@lbda.co.ke

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