Invitation for Bids at Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development National Programme for Food Security (NPFS), Islamic Development Bank Support Project

Federal Government of Nigeria

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development National Programme for Food Security (NPFS), Islamic Development Bank Support Project

Invitation for Bids

Construction of Agro Processing Demonstration and Training Centre in Yobe State

Bid Issuance Date: 16^th April 2013

Contract Identification No: IFB/IDB/NPFS/CW/NCB/ANA/003/2013

IDB Financing No: NGR-UNI-0031

IDB Loan/Credit Name: National Programme for Food Security (NPFS)

1. The Federal Government of Nigeria has obtained a loan from the Islamic

Development Bank (IDB) for co-financing the cost of National Programme for Food Security. National Programme for Food Security intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for the construction of Agro-Processing Demonstration and Training Centre for which invitation for bids is issued.

1. The National Programme For Food Security (NPFS) intends to employ qualified contractors for construction of Agro-Processing Demonstration and Training Centre for Poultry Feed Milling in Agulu Anambra state. Details of the work to be done are specified in the bidding document.
2. Bidding is open to private firms and voluntarily formed joint ventures duly registered to operate in Nigeria.
3. Bidding documents may be purchased at National Programme For Food Security (NPFS), 127, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, for a non-refundable fee of Twenty thousand Naira (N20.000.00) only. Interested bidders may obtain further information at the same address by 9.00AM – 4.00PM on Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
4. The bidding documents should be collected by hand from the above address by written application clearly stating “Request for bidding documents for construction of Agro-processing and Training Centre in Anambra State”. The National Programme For Food Security shall issue the documents directly to the purchaser but under no circumstances will it be held responsible for any disaffection arising thereof.
5. The minimum requirements for Contractor qualification are as follows:
   1. Having achieved an annual turnover in construction work of at least N35m in any of the last five (5) years.
   2. Verifiable proof of experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least two works of a nature and complexity equivalent to the works over the last 5 years (to comply with this requirement works quoted should be at least 70% completed). Acceptable verifiable proof shall be copies of the letter of contract award and/or certificate of contract completion.
   3. Verifiable proof of ownership/unhindered access to essential equipment required for the job.
   4. A Project/Contract Manager with 10 years experience in works of equivalent nature and volume including not less than five (5) years as Manager.
   5. Verifiable proof of Liquid assets and/or confirmed credit facilities of not less than N12.7 Million.
   6. VAT registration certificate and three (3) years Tax Clearance
   7. Copy of company’s registration with CAC
   8. Evidence of registration with Pensions Commission in line with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2007.

1. Bids shall be valid for a period of 120 days after Bid opening and must be accompanied by security of at least 3% of the Bid Price.
2. Completed bids are to be directed/delivered to The National Programme Coordinator,  National Programme For Food Security (NPFS), 127, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, on or before 12.00 noon by…21^st May 2013   at which time they will be opened in the presence of the bidders or representatives who choose to attend.
3. The submission shall be made in ONE original and TWO copies and be marked accordingly.
4. All bid enquiries are to be directed to the office of:

National Programme Coordinator

National Programme for Food Security

127, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent,

Wuse II, Abuja.

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