Request for Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Engagement of Individual Consultant for State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS) in Yobe State

Request for Expression of Interest (Eoi) for the Engagement of Individual Consultant for State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS) in Yobe State

EUROPEAN UNION/WORLD BANK GROUP/FGN

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR STATE INTEGRATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (SIFMIS) IN YOBE STATE

COUNTRY: NIGERIA
NAME OF PROJECT: STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE REFORM PROJECT (SLOGOR)
GRANT NO: TFO18335
PROJECT ID: P133045
REFERENCE NO: YBS/SLO/IC/CONS/001/2016

This Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) 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 on the same date: (i) The Guardian, (ii) Thisday and (iii) Daily Trust.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) acting as administrator of a Trust Fund from the European Union for the implementation of SLOGOR in six selected states in Nigeria. The project development objectives is to improve transparency, accountability and quality in public financial management in the participating states.

Yobe State being one of the beneficiary states and intends to apply paste of the proceeds of the grant for Consultancy Services by Contracting an Individual Consultant (I.C) to support the implementation and improvement of a State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS)

RESPONSIBILITIES
The SIFMIS Coordinator is responsible for leading the design of the business processes and technical functions required for an integrated off-the-shelf solution under the SIFMIS project, ensure timely and on budget delivery to the required quality standard (within agreed specifications), whilst ensuring that the SIFMIS project is resourced in an efficient manner and stakeholders are appropriately managed/included to ensure sustainability of SIFMIS post implementation.

The SIFMIS Coordinator will head the SIFMIS Implementation Coordination Team (SICT) and will be responsible for coordinating the turnkey delivery of SIFMIS to the state through an implementation services partner. The SICT will consist of individual consultant along with functional experts drawn from the implementing agencies.

The Individual (from with the Government) or Consultants will consist of the following initial Subject Matter Experts (SME)
a) Finance/Budget Subject Matter Experts
b) Quality Assurance Subject Matter Experts
c) Change Management Subject Matter Experts
d) ICT Subject Matter Experts
e) Training Subject Matter Experts

The Yobe State and Local Governance Reform Project (SLOGOR) now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants 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 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 Consultant 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 as revised in July 2014). Please visit ww.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.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 09.00 am to 4.00pm hours Monday – Thursday and 9.00am – 1.00pm on Friday, except on public holidays.

Expression of Interest must be delivered to the address below on or before 22nd July, 2016 by 1.00pm.

NOTE: The former process for the selection of a firm has been cancelled and that this over rides the former process.

Attention:
The Project Coordinator
Yobe State and Local Governance Reform Project
Old Ministry of Integrated Office,
Along Maiduguri Road, Damaturu,
Yobe State
Email: yobeslogor@gmail.com
+2347031872560 or +2348080239770

Invitation to Tender at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), Abuja

Invitation to Tender at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), Abuja

Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), Abuja

(Ministry of Solid Minerals Development)

Invitation to Tender

The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency intends to undertake the execution of the under-listed capital projects under the 2016 Budget of the Agency. To this end, competent Suppliers end Contractors are hereby invited to tender for the projects as follows:

GOODS

LOT No. PROJECTTITLE/OESCRIPT ION SPECIFICATIONS/LOCATION
1 (a-b) Supply of geological field work (i.e. Surveying and mapping) equipment As in the various bidding documents
2 Supply of remote sensing equipment As in the various bidding documents
3(a-b) Supply of geoscience laboratory equipment As in the various bidding documents
4 (a-b) Supply of petrographic, polarising and ore microscope As in the various bidding documents
5 (a-c) Supply of furniture As in the various bidding documents
6 (a-b) Supply of office equipment (computers, UPS, Printers, Stabilizers) As in the various bidding documents
7 (a-b) Procurement and installation of networking/internet facilities As in the various bidding document

WORKS

9 Core drilling in some metallic minerals evaluation projects As in the various bidding documents
10 Core drilling in some industrial minerals evaluation projects As in the various bidding documents
11 (a-g) Fencing and renovation of NGSA offices As in the various bidding documents

2. TENDER REQUIREMENTS:

Prospective bidders are required to submit the following documents:

(i.)        Certificate of incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

(ii.)       Current compliance certificate with PENCOM

(iii.)      Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2013, 2014 & 2015) corresponding with declared turnover.

(iv.)      Evidence of VAT Registration with TIN Number.

(v.)       Certificate of Compliance with industrial Training Funds (ITF).

(vi.)      Evidence of Registration in the database of Federal Contractors/BPP.

(vii.)     Company audited accounts for the last three years (2013, 2014 & 2015) showing annual turnover.

(viii.)    Verifiable evidence of similar jobs successfully executed (award letter and job completion).

(ix.)      Evidence of Financial capability to execute the project (Bank Guarantees from reputable Banks).

(x.)       Evidence of payment of a non-refundable tender fee of ₦10,000.00.

(xi.)      A sworn affidavit confirming that all the information presented and attached are true and correct of the company

3. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS:

Tender/Bidding documents art obtainable from the office of the Procurement Unit first floor on the presentation of a copy of original receipt of the non-refundable tender fee of ₦10,000.00 (Ten thousand naira); only through the bank (REMITA) payable to the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to each lot.

4. SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF TENDER DOCUMENTS

Completed Technical and Financial proposal (with two extra set of hard copy) shall be submitted in two different sealed envelopes and labelled ‘Technical proposal’ and ‘Financial proposal’ and both envelops enclosed in one large envelop. All the 3nos envelopes should bear the company name at the reverse side and the ‘project name’ at the Top Right Hand Corner of the Envelope and Addressed to:

The Director General,

Nigerian Geological Survey Agency,

No. 31, Shettima A Mungono Crescent,

Utako District, Abuja.

The document should be deposited in the tender box at the Procurement Unit, first floor, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency Headquarters, No 31, Shettima A. Mungono Crescent, Utako District, Abuja.Closing date and time for the submissions is Thrusday, 11th August 2016 at 12noon prompt.Late submissions shall not be entertained. The buds would be opened immediately at the board room of the agency at the address above.

5. PLEASE NOTE THAT:

  • All CAC, VAT, PENCOM, BPP Reg., Tax certificates and any other relevant document may be referred to the relevant bodies for verification.
  • The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency reserves the right to reject all the submissions that do not meet up with the requirements as specified.

Signed,

Director General,

Nigerian Geological Survey Agency.

Re – Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Highway Construction/Rehabilitation Projects, and Expression of Interest(s) for Consultancy Services for Engineering Design and Construction Projects at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Works Sector)

Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Works Sector)

Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja 

Re – Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Highway Construction/Rehabilitation Projects, and Expression of Interest(s) for Consultancy Services for Engineering Design and Construction Projects 

Addendum

Further To The Ministry’s Advertisement in the Newspapers (Punch and Daily Trust) Dated Monday, 30th May, 2016 inviting interested Competent Companies to Submit Pre-Qualification/Expression of Interest Documents for Various Projects Intended for Procurement in 2016, The Ministry Wishes to Make the following amendments:

1 The pre-qualification of the procurement of the Rehabilitation of Ilorin – Omuaran – Egbe Road in Kwara State, Lot 2, under Category A is withdrawn.
2 The Project with the description -Rehabilitation of Zaria -Panbeguwa Road in Kaduna State under Consultancy for Various Engineering Design Projects is wrongly described, the Propel description is now “Rehabilitation of Zaria-Danbobo Road” in Kaduna State.
3 The procurement of the Engineering Design Consultancy for the Rehabilitation of Section of Gombe – Bauchi Road in Gombe State is withdrawn.
4 The procurement of the Engineering Design Consultancy for the Construction of Burga-Dull-Mbat II-Tadnum Gobbiya-Badagari-Gwarangah-Sum Road in Bauchi, Bauchi State (Lot 2) is also withdrawn.
5 The procurement of the Engineering Design Consultancy for the Construction of Tudun Wuss -Wandi-Baraza-Durr-Zumbul-Polchi-Dot-Kwanar Road in Bauchi, Bauchi State (Lot 3) is also withdrawn.
6 The procurement of the Engineering Design Consultancy for the Rehabilitation of Rogo-Karaye-Kiru-Kwanar Dangers Road in Kano, Kano State (Lot 8) is also withdrawn.
7 The procurement of the Engineering Design Consultancy for the Rehabilitation of Gyadi Gyadi Roundabout flyover in Kano, Kano State (Lot 9) is also withdrawn.
8 The procurement of the Engineering Design Consultancy for the Construction of Panshin-Tapshin-Gamar-Sara-Kal-Gindiri Road in Plateau, Plateau State (Lot 12) is also withdrawn.
9 The Project with the description ‘Rehabilitation of Gombe Biu Road’ Lot 3 under Category A is wrongly described with Gombe/Yobe States but Rehabilitation of Gombe –Biu Road Gombe Borno States

Please Note that other Items in the Earlier Advertisement Remain Relevant.

Invitation to Tender for Pre-Qualification for Highway Construction/Rehabilitation Project and Technical and Financial Bids for Electrical Street Lights and Some Capital Projects under Various Works and Services

(1.0)         Introduction

The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Works Sector). In furtherance of its statutory mandate, intends to implement some capital projects under various works and services in line with the budget for the Financial Year 2016 and in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007.

The Ministry therefore invites interested competent Construction Companies, Civil Engineering Firms, etc. to submit prequalification documents for the projects.

The Ministry also invites interested competent Companies to submit Technical and Financial tender for the Electrical Street Lights and some capital projects under various works and services.

These works which consist of Construction, Rehabilitation, Electrical Street Lights and various other projects with their locations and scope are listed below:-

(2.0) Scopes of Works and Services

The scopes of works to be carried out include the following:

(A)   HIGHWAY PROJECTS: CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION

(for Prequalification)

The Highway project for construction/rehabilitation is listed under Categories A as shown in the table below. Bidders are requested to Submit bids for Category A based on understanding of the Specific Requirements of the category, as stated in this publication and a realistic self-assessment of the Bidder’s capacity

Lot No PROJECTS DESCRIPTION  LOCATION 
CATEGORY A
1 Rehabilitation of – Mansir-Garga Furvam Kasuwa – Jarmai Road  Plateau/Bauchi States
2 Rehabilitation – Kaduna Road FCT Abuja/Kaduna States
3 Rehabilitation of Kaduna -Zaria Road in Kaduna State Kaduna State
4 Rehabilitation of – Kano Road in Kaduna/Kano States Kaduna/Kano States
CATEGORY B
1 Construction of  ga-Dull-Mbat II-Tadnum Gobbiya-Ba’dagari- Gwarangah-Sum, Bauchi State  Bauchi State
2 Construction of Udun Wuss-Wandi-Wandi-Baraza-Durr-Zumbul-Polchi-Dot-Kwanar, Bauchi State Bauchi State
3 Construction of anshin-Tapshin-Gambar-Sara-Kal-Gindiri Road in Plateau State Plateau state
OTHER PROJECTS
1 Construction/Rehabilitation of Road and bridge projects in different parts of the country  Nationwide

 

(B)   SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BIDS FOR  INSTALLATION AND REHABILITATION OF STREET LIGHTS ON DESIGNATED FEDERAL ROADS AND BRIDGES IN SOME GEO – POLITICAL ZONES.

The Electrical projects for Installation/Rehabilitation of street lights are listed under Category A (Rehabilitation projects) and Category B (New Projects) as shown in the table below. Bidders are requested to submit bids for the Lots based on understanding of the Requirements of each lot, as stated in this publication and a realistic self-assessment of the Bidder’s capacity.

Lot No PROJECTS DESCRIPTION  LOCATION 
  CATEGORY A (REHABILITATION)   
1 Rehabilitation of 120 Poles Solar Street Lights on Katsina-Ala Bridge  Benue State 
2 Rehabilitation of Makurdi Bridge at Makurdi, Benue State Benue State
3 Rehabilitation of Street Lights on Ogbomosho-Ilorin road, Spur Geri Alimi by (Eiye nkorin) Ilorin Kwara State
4 Rehabilitation of 120 Poles Solar Street Lights on Jebba Bridge, Jebba Niger State Niger State
CATEGORY B (NEW PROJECTS)
1 Provision of Street Lights at Giri Interchange along Abuja – Lokoja Expressway FCT Abuja (Phase II)  FCT Abuja
2 Provision of Street Lights at Ogbomosho Interchange along Ibadan Ogbomosho-Ilorin Expressway (Phase II) Ogbomosho Oyo State
3 Provision of Street Lights at Benin Sapele interchange along Benin-Sapele Road Benin (Phase II) Edo State
4 Provision of Street Lights as Gombe bypass Gombe (Phase II) Gombe Gombe State
5 Provision of Street Lights at Kaduna Old Toll Gate along Abuja Kaduna Kaduna State

(C)    TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BIDS FOR THE VARIOUS WORKS AND SERVICES/OTHER PROJECTS

 

Lot No PROJECTS DESCRIPTION  LOCATION 
1 Water System Development (to include drilling of borehole Construction of overhead tank and ground tank) for Hostel blocks at Elect/ Mech Engineering Training School Abeokuta.  Ogun State 
2 Provision and Installation of 1No. 500KVA Generator for Block B at the Headquarters Complex, Mabushi. FCT Abuja
3 Upgrade of Mechanical Welding workshop Kuje Abuja FCT Abuja
4 Provision and Installation of Medium Frequency Induction Furnace for Kuje workshop FCT Abuja

(3.0)  MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

(a)     Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC);

(b)     Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) for the last three (3) years ending in December 2015.

(c)      Evidence of VAT Registration;

(d)     Evidence of Certificate of Compliance by National Pension Commission (PENCOM):

(e)      Evidence of Certificate of Compliance by Industrial Training Fund in line with the provisions of ITF Act, 2011

(f)      Evidence of registration (IRR) with Bureau of Public Procurement (Interim Registration Report) for the categorization and classification in the BPP website, as provided in pan I section 5(h) of PPA 2007

(3.1)  OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

(a)     Unabridged company Audited Annual Report for the immediate past (3) years:

(b)     A sworn affidavit that no partner/director has been convicted in any country for criminal offences related to fraudulent or corrupt practices or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter and that all the required documents are both genuine and up to date:

(c)      A sworn affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of FMW or BPP is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all materials particular;

(d)     A statement indicating that the company does not at the time of this bid have any existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institutions or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last three months:

(e)      Evidence of particulars of Directors:

(4.0) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

(i)      For Construction/Rehabilitation of Road Projects:

CATEGORY A;

(a)     Annual Turnover

Bidders must have an annual turnover of at least ten (10) billion naira (as stated in a verifiable tax clearance certificate) in the last three (3) years ending in December 2015. 

(b)     Bidders’ Experience

Bidder must be a prime contractor on at least two (2) project of similar nature, magnitude and complexity comparable to the works under consideration within the last five (5) years (copies of letters of award/certificates of completion to be attached):

(c)      Plant and Equipment

Verifiable evidence that the Bidders have the requisite plants and equipment to execute a project of the nature and complexity including Asphalt and quarry Plants in the geopolitical zone of the project bidded for

(d)     Financial Capacity

Evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities, confirmed by a reputable bank, equivalent of five hundred (500) million Naira minimum amount of Liquid Assets net of other contractual commitments of the successful bidder shall be required; and

(e)      Manpower

Company profiles with CVs of key professionals including photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications with attestation of availability and contact phone numbers (evidence of registration with relevant regulatory professional bodies e.g. COREN, ARCON, CORBON and QSRBN.

(ii)     CATEGORY B:

(a)     Annual Turnover

Annual Turnover of Not less than two (2) billion Naira (as stated in a verifiable tax clearance certificate) in the last three (3) years;

(b)     Bidders’ Experience

Experience as a prime contractor on at least one (1) project of similar nature and complexity comparable to the works under consideration within the last five (5) years (copies of letters of award/certificates of completion to be attached);

(c)      Plant and Equipment

Evidence that the Bidders have the requisite plants and equipment to execute a project of this nature and complexity;

(d)     Financial Capacity

Evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities, certified by the bankers, equivalent of one Hundred (100) million Naira minimum amount of Liquid Assets net of other contractual commitments of the successful bidder shall be required;

(e)      Manpower

Company profiles with CVs of key professionals including photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications with attestation of availability and contact phone numbers (evidence of registration with relevant regulatory

professional bodies e.g. COREN, ARGON, CORBON, QSRBN).

(f)      Maximum number of Lots

Bidders must restrict their submission of bids to a maximum of two (2) lots located in a geopolitical zone where they are already mobilized.

(iii)    For Installation/Rehabilitation of Street Lights:  

(a)     Annual Turnover

Annual Turnover of Not less than Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000.00) (as stated in a verifiable Tax clearance certificate) in the last three (3) years ending December 2015:

(b)     Bidders’ Experience

Bidder must be a prime contractor on at least one (i) protect of similar nature, magnitude and complexity comparable to the works under consideration within the Last five (5) years (copies of letters of award /certificates of completion to be attached;

(c)      Financial Capacity

Evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities, confirmed by a reputable bank 

(d)     Manpower

Company profiles with CVs of Key professionals including photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications with attestation of availability and contact phone numbers (evidence of registration with relevant regulatory professional bodies e.g. COREN and NSE as well as:

(i)      Evidence of current PHCN Electrical Contractor Certificate/Permit; OR

(ii)     Evidence of current Ministry of Power wiring License Grade One.

(iv)    For Various Works and Services/Other Projects:

(a)       Annual Turnover

Annual Turnover of Not less than Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000.00) (as stated in a verifiable Tax clearance certificate) in the last three (3) years ending December 2015;

(b)     Bidders’ Experience

Bidder must be a prime contractor on at least one (1) project of similar nature, magnitude and complexity comparable to the works under consideration within the last five (5) years (copies of letters of award/certificates of completion to be attached);

(c)      Financial Capacity

Evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities, confirmed by a reputable bank

(d)     Manpower

Company profiles with CVs of key professionals including photocopies of relevant academic and professional qualifications with attestation of availability and contact phone numbers

All enquiries are to be directed to:

The Director,

Public Procurement Department,

Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing

(Works Sector),

Headquarters; Mabushi,

Abuja

(5.0)  Method of Paying for Electrical Street Lights and Various Works and Services Tender Documents:

Interested bidders are to collect Financial Tender with a non-refundable fee of N20,000.00 (Twenty Thousand naira only).

 (6.0)  Method of Submission:

(i)      Prequalification documents for Construction and Rehabilitation of Road (Category A, B & OTHER PROJECTS) must be submitted on or before 12 noon Monday, 11th July, 2016; and

(ii)     Submission of documents for Electrical Street Lights and Various Works and Services is to be done in two separate envelopes clearly marked at the top left corner as “Technical Bid for: Street light, Various Works and Services or other projects” projects and as “Financial Bid for: Street light, Various Works and Services or other projects” with the company’s name at the bottom left corner for easy identification. The completed technical and financial bids documents should be enclosed in an outer envelope, sealed and marked appropriately in Capital Letters at the Left Corner and addressed to:

The Secretary,

Ministerial Tenders’ Board,

Public Procurement Department,

Room B 218, Block A,

Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing

(Works Sector),

Headquarters,

Mabushi, Abuja.

The completed and sealed tender documents for Electrical Street Lights and Various Works and Services should be deposited in the Tenders Box in the office of the Deputy Director Public Procurement, Room B 218, Block A, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Works headquarters) not later than 12.00 noon on Monday 11th July, 2016. Any submission made thereafter stand rejected

(7.0)  Opening of Bids:

(i)         Submitted documents are to be opened immediately after closing of submission of bids on:

(a)     Monday 11th July, 2016 for Electrical Street Lights and Various Works and Services

(b)       Monday 11 July, 2016 for Construction and Rehabilitation of Road (CATEGORY A, B & OTHER PROJECTS)

The opening will commence by 12 noon immediately after closing of submissions on Monday 11thJuly, 2016 at the Ministry’s Conference Room:

(ii)     ONLY technically shortlisted bidders will be invited to witness the opening of the financial bids and

(iii)    Companies or their representation, Civil Societies, NGOs, Professional Bodies and members of the general public are invited to witness the bids opening exercise through this medium

8.0     Additional Information:

Please note that

(i)      The Ministry may verify any or all the claims made by applicants and shall disqualify any company whose claims are found to be false in addition to other sanctions that may be deemed necessary;

(ii)        Bidders who have worked for the Ministry and have history of poor performance, abandonment, termination and/or prolonged contract execution period need not apply;

(iii)    This advertisement shall not entitle technically shortlisted companies to make any claims whatsoever, and/or seek any indemnity from the Ministry by virtue of such companies having been technically shortlisted;

(iv)    The Ministry reserves the right to reject any and/or all technically shortlisted Bidders at its sole discretion and at no costs whatsoever;

(v)       All costs incurred in responding to this advert and being shortlisted for the projects shall be borne solely by the Bidders;

(vi)      Submissions must be accompanied with a sworn affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable;

(vii)   Two (2) hard copies and one (1) soft copy of profiles and financial bids are to be submitted;

(viii)    No Bidder (Company) is allowed to bid for more than One (1) Lot in any Category;

(ix)    Non- compliance to the instructions will lead to disqualification; and

(x)     This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Ministry to award contract to any bidder.

Signed:

Permanent Secretary,

Federal Ministry of Power,

Works and Housing.

(Works Headquarters)

Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for the Execution of 2016 Capital Projects at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector)

Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for the Execution of 2016 Capital Projects at the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector)

The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector)

Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja 

Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids for the Execution of 2016 Capital Projects

(1.0)  Introduction

The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), in furtherance of its statutory mandate, intends to implement some capital projects under various Goods, Works and Services in line with the approved budget for the Financial Year 2016. To this end, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 hereby invites qualified interested firms to obtain bids for specific procurement as follows:

LOT NO PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOCATION/REMARKS
CATEGORY A (GOODS)
A1 Procurement of ICT Hardware and software  As in Bidding Documents
A2 Procurement of Vehicles As in Bidding DocumentsOf Lots A2(i) and A2 (ii)

 

CATEGORY B (WORKS)
B1 Procurement and Installation of 75Nos 500KVA 33/0.4 l5kV Transformers in Abuja, Imo, Anambra, Abia and Edo States  Abuja, Imo, Anambra, Abia and Edo States / As in various Bidding Documents of Lots B1 (i), B1 (ii) B1 (iii), B1 (iv) and B1 (v).
B2 Kaduna 215MW Engineering, Procurement and Construction of LPG/LNG Fuel storage Tanks with interconnecting piping and associated components of the fuel system As in Bidding Documents
B3 Procurement and Installation of 10Tonnes, 7Stop, Kone Elevator (Europe Standard) Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja/ As in the Bidding Document.
B4 Renovation of old existing Sewage System at Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama Power House, No 14 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja/ As in the Bidding Document
B5 Upgrading and Rehabilitation of HQ Building in Minna Niger State As in the Bidding Document
B6 Establishment of Electronic Legal Library for prompt access to National and International Legal documents i.e. Law Regulations, Conventions, Protocols As in the Bidding Document
B7 Computerization of Store Operation As in the Bidding Document.
B8 Document Management System As in the Bidding Document
B9 Procurement and Installation of 50Nos of Transformers in 5 Area councils of Abuja 5 Area councils of Abuja /As in various Bidding Documents of Lots B9 (i), B9 (ii) B9 (iii), B9 (iv) and B9 (v).
CATEGORY C (CONSULTANCV SERVICES)
C1 Procurement of Consultancy for the dissemination and popularisation of the progress of the Policy Document “Strategic Framework”  AS in the Bidding Document.
C2 Upgrading of Accounting System facilities – Asset Valuation As in the Bidding Document.
C3 Developments of PPP Projects As in the Bidding Document.
C4 Consultancy for Research Survey Demographic Analysis of Electricity Load Demand and Quality of Services As in the Bidding Document.
C5 Technical Capacity Building in Distribution Network System Substation Metering and Theory and Application of incentive regulation for credible Distribution Tariff Documents of Lots C5 (i) and C5 (ii) As in the Bidding Document.
C6 Consultancy for the Sensitization Programme for Host Communities where Power installations are located and Data gathering As in the Bidding Document

(2.0) MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS;

Interested Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers are required to submit the following:

(i)      Certificate of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

(ii)     Tax Clearance Certificate corresponding with the company annual turnover for three years (2013, 2014 & 2015);

(iii)    Evidence of compliance with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) by inclusion of Certificate of Compliance from the Industrial Training Fund;

(iv)    Evidence of compliance with Pension Reforms Act 2004 by inclusion of PENCOM Compliance Clearance Certificate;

(v)     Evidence of VAT Registration with TIN Number and

(vi)    Evidence of interim registration of firm on the National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers with Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).

(2.1)  OTHER REQUIREMENTS.

(i)      Comprehensive Company Profile;

(ii)     Technical Qualifications of key personnel (Curriculum Vitae of individual staff who will be assigned to the required services including qualifications, individual experience in handling assignments and attestation available);

(iii)    Evidence of Financial Capability to execute the Projects (Bank Support);

(iv)    Verifiable evidence (Photocopies of letters of awards and completion certificates and interim performance certificates for on-going projects are subject to verification) of previous experience in similar jobs, at least three (3) in the last five years;

(v)     Annual Audited Account for the last three (3) years (2013, 2014 and 2015);

(vi)    Evidence of Registration with Relevant Professional Bodies;

(vii)   Name, e-mail address and telephone numbers of contact person for the project;

(viii) Affidavit of disclosure that none of the persons connected with the bid process in the procuring entity has any pecuniary interest and that the company is not in receivership of any form of insolvency/bankruptcy nor in debarment and that the company nor any of the Director(s) of the company has been convicted of financial crime; and

(ix)    Any other information that will further enhance the qualification of the company.

(3.0)  COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS;

Tender Documents are obtainable from the office of the Director (Procurement), Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N 20,000.00 (Twenty thousand Naira only). Treasury Receipt can be obtained from the Cash Office Section of Finance & Accounts Department, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), 1st Floor, Annex III, Phase I, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja for each Lot.

(4.0)  ENQUIRIES ON THE INVITATION

All enquires are to be addressed to, Director, Procurement, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

(5.0)  BID SUBMISSION;

(a)     Completed Technical and Financial Documents (3 Sets of Hard Copy) shall be submitted in Two different sealed tamper proof envelopes and labeled “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid” and both placed in a third envelope. All the three numbers envelopes should bear the company name at the reverse sides while the “Project Name” and “Lot No” at the Top Right Hand Corner of the Envelope and addressed to; The Secretary, Ministerial Tenders Board (MTB), Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abujaon or before 12:00 noon, on Wednesday 3rd August, 2016. 

(b)     The Documents should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Tender Secretariat, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House, 4th Floor, Room 425A, No 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. Closing time for all submissions is on or before 12:00 noon, on Wednesday 3rd August, 2016. Late submission shall not be entertained.

(6.0) BID OPENING

Tender Documents (TECHNICAL) are to be opened immediately after the closing of submission at12:00 noon, on Wednesday 3rd August, 2016 in the presence of Bidders and interested Members of the Public at Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector), Power House Auditorium, 2nd Floor, No. 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. All Bidders and/or their representatives, Relevant Professionals and NGOs are invited to witness the public bid opening exercise accordingly. This publication hereby serves as an invitation for the Bid Opening exercise to Professional Bodies and NGOs.

(7)     FURTHER INFORMATION

(a)     Contractors are not permitted to Bid for more than two lots and only technically successful bidders will be invited for the next stage of the bidding process;

(b)     Late submission will be rejected;

(c)      This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of Ministry to appoint any consultant/contractor nor shall it entitle any consultant/contractor submitting documents to claim any indemnity from Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector);

(d)     Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector) reserves the right to take final decision on any of the document received in your proposals;

(e)      No representative or agent should bid for or on behalf of any Firm as the client shall not discuss or deal with any third party;

(f)      Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector) reserves the right to verify and authenticate any claim by Firms. Prospective Firms should therefore include in their submissions necessary authority for verification;

(g)     Interested Suppliers/Contractors are advised to visit the Ministry’s Notice Board for Specific Procurement Notices for minor value procurement;

(h)     The FMPW&H (Power Sector) also reserves the right to invoke the provision of section 28 of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007, without incurring any liability to the bidder;

(i)      All costs incurred in responding to this advert and prequalifying for the projects shall be borne solely by the bidders; and

(j)      The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing (Power Sector) shall not enter into any debate or discussion with any party with respect to the rejection of bid not conforming to directives and accompanying documents.

Signed:

Permanent Secretary

Request for Expressions of Interest; Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2 at the Port-Harcourt Water Corporation

Request for Expressions of Interest; Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2 at the Port-Harcourt Water Corporation

Request for Expressions of Interest

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Third Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project

 Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: 5416-NG

Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2

Reference No.: PHWSS/IDA/C/QCBS/001

(1)    This invitation follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in UNDB online, Issue No. AfDB 752-11-14 of 11th November, 2014 and on the World Bank External Website.

(2)    The Federal Government of Nigeria on behalf of Government of Rivers State of Nigeria has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Third Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

(3)    The consulting services (“the Services”) are Supervision of Civil Works (Water Supply) Package 2 which includes site supervision, quality, time and cost controls for civil works (rehabilitation and new) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Construction work is divided into four (4) Lots as follows:

S/No Lot Description Procurement Method Total Pipe Length (m) Service Meters
1 Rumuola – Trans Amadi transmission line and existing OH tank: Distribution network including metering for Zone 10 – Trans Amadi ICB 94.900 30,600
2 Rumuola -Woji transmission line, new OH tank: Distribution network including metering for Zone 14 -Woji ICB 119.800 6,120
3 Rumuola – Elelenwo transmission line, new OH tank; Distribution network including metering for Zone 15 – Elelenwo ICB 111.100 7,140
4 Diobu – Abuloma transmission line, new OH tank: Distribution network including metering for Zone 13 – Abuloma ICB 138.500 20,400
5 Total 464.300 64,260

 

(4)    The Executing Agency is the Port-Harcourt Water Corporation and implementation period of the consultancy assignment is three (3) years.

The Port-Harcourt Water Corporation now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:

Eligibility(application is rejected outright, if any of the following is not satisfied)
1 Firm eligibility as per WB guidelines pursuant to paragraph 1.23(d) of the Consultant Guidelines referred to in Paragraph 6
2 Provision of relevant documents in REOI
a Company profile/Brochures
b Legal Status/eligibility-company registration/audit report (last .3 years: Jan. 2013- Dec. 15)
c Description of Similar assignment/experience under similar conditions
d Staff information
2.1 Organization of ConsultantNo. of years of firm’s experience (of lead firm if a JV): 5 years min.
2.2 Fields of operation relevant to the project 
3.1 Experience of ConsultantSimilar Water & Sanitation Engineering and Civil Works Supervision consultancies and experience in the past 10 years: Minimum of 3 successfully completed projects with a works budget of at least USD3.0 million
3.2 Experience in similar conditions (Sub Saharan Africa): 1 consultancy minimum 
3.3 Average annual value of relevant consultancies: USD500.000
 

5.1

Statement of CapabilityAvailability of appropriate staff

Number of qualified staff with relevant undergrad: 3 permanent key/core staff minimum

 

5.2 Number of qualified staff with relevant post grad degree

(5)     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, Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Borrowers are under no obligation to shortlist any consultancy firm which expresses interest.

(6)    Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

(7)    A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

(8)    Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 to 4:00pm (Nigeria time).

(9)    Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form (one hard original, five hard copies and a CD) to the address below by 4:00 pm, (Nigeria time) on or before 26th May, 2016, and mention “EOI for the Third Urban Water Sector Reform and Port Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project: Consultancy Services for Supervision of Civil Works Package 2”.

Attn: The Managing Director

Mr Kenneth Anga

Port Harcourt Water Corporation

No. 6, Water Works Road

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Call for Expressions of Interest; Investments in Buildings, Infrastructure and Technology Facilities Development in Abuja Technology Village, Nigeria

Call for Expressions of Interest; Investments in Buildings, Infrastructure and Technology Facilities Development in Abuja Technology Village, Nigeria

Abuja-Technology-VillageCall for Expressions of Interest – Investments in Buildings, Infrastructure and Technology Facilities Development in Abuja Technology Village, Nigeria 

Corporate Profile

Abuja Technology Village Science and Technology Park (STP) and Special Economic Zone is poised to become the preferred destination in Africa for research, incubation, development, commercialisation and outsourcing across its focus sectors of Information and Communications Technology, Biotechnology, Minerals Technology and Energy Technology. The Park offers a balanced lifestyle environment for businesses to operate with competitive advantage. Tenant businesses will have access to Africa’s largest consumer market, proximity to every part of Nigeria and easy access to key global destinations. The STP is strategically located adjacent Nelson Mandela Institution’s African University of Science and Technology (AUST) and close to other Science and Technology Institutions. These institutions collectively form a huge economic cluster along an emerging knowledge strip connecting the Abuja City Centre and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The Abuja Technology Village masterplan sets out to create an environment built to the highest global standards of design, construction and sustainability. Key to this concept is the development of mixed-use facilities within a sizeable Green Space setting that comprises natural vegetation and habitats as well as contemporary urban landscape features encompassing outdoor recreational facilities.

The STP Management Company, ATV, is a Member of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation; the global network for STPs that drives growth, internationalization and effectiveness for their members as well as the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs among others.

PROJECT PROFILE

ATV seeks suitable Delivery Partners to develop various facilities at the STP under a scheme titled Development Plan (DP) 001. The scheme comprises the following opportunities:

Projects Target Investors
Mega Concept Area Sub-developers with the capacity for large-scale real-estate development comprising various asset classes.
Build to Suit Area Firms looking to develop facilities for their own use.
Optimum Facility Area Individuals or firms looking to develop individual units of real estate for lease to target tenants.
AlphaNub Innovation Cluster Other Science and Technology Parks looking to diversify their geographical footprints while retaining their identities.
Smart Grid Energy Network Firms interested in developing energy and energy technology projects. This scheme includes renewable energy generation, analytics and other intelligent energy systems/networks.
ICT Infrastructure Deployment and Digital Services Bouquet Firms interested in Information & Communications Technology infrastructure deployment and associated services provision. This comprises data centers, fiber optic cabling, Wi-Fi mesh and a Smarter City command center
Logistics Hub Firms interested in the development and operation of a state-of-the-art logistics facility. This comprises an automated system for tracking, storage, retrieval and management of goods.
Green Transportation Services Firms interested in providing public transportation as a service for the community within the STP.
Green Space Development including Leisure Facilities Firms interested in the development and operation of indoor and outdoor sporting and leisure facilities including a golf course and country clubhouse.
Social Services Firms interested in the development of social sector projects specifically a technology museum, school and hospital.

Interested participants are required to express their interest either by email or letter as follows:

By email:

By letter:   The Engagement Manager, DP 001,

Abuja Technology Village FZ Co.

2nd Floor, NEPZA HQ, 2 Zambezi Crescent,

Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

(a)     The email / letter should simply state “We, ‘state name of organisation’, are interested in investing in ‘indicate project(s)’ in Abuja Technology Village” and also indicate the name and contact details of the person representing the organisation for this engagement.

(b)     A short Company Profile should accompany the submission.

(c)      The subject of the submission should be ‘EoI in DP 001.

The submission deadline is 30th November 2015.

SELECTION PLAN

This engagement process entails:

(1)     Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI)

(2)     Request for Proposals (RfP). The RfP Pack includes the following:

(i)      Engagement Flow Chart

(ii)     Investors Brief

(iii)    Highlights of Each Scheme

(iv)    Proposal Template/Questionnaire

(3)     Review of Submissions

(4)     Selection of Delivery Partners according to the steps indicated in the Flow Chart

Enquiries

Queries may be sent through the contact details provided above.

The Open House Events are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, 17th November 2015Golden Tulip Hotel

1C Evo Crescent, GRA

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Time: 11am

Thursday, 19th November 2015Sheraton Hotel

30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja

Lagos, Nigeria

Time: 11am

Friday, 20th November 2015Eko Hotel

Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Time: 11am

Tuesday, 24th November 2015Sandralia Hotel

Plot 295 Solomon Lar Way

Jabi District, Abuja, Nigeria

Time: 10am

The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is Monday, 30th November, 2015

Please send a text message or email through the contact details above to reserve your place.