Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
(The Presidency)
Request for Proposals for the Airlift of Christian Pilgrims to and From Israel, Rome/Greece for 2012 Prilgrimage Operations.
1.0 Introduction:
1.1. The Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) through its Operation Department intends to carry out the airlifting of Pilgrims under the 2012 Christian Pilgrims Operations.
1.2 The NCPC therefore, wishes to request for proposals from interested and competent National/International Airlines/Air-carriers with qualification and experience for the airlift with the scope of services ad follows:
i. Number of expected Christians Pilgrims to be carried from Nigeria to Israel, Rome/Greece is 30.000;
ii. The airlift operations shall be carried out at the under-listed Airports.
a. Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja
b. Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
c. Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt.
d. Gombe International Airport, Gombe
e. Akwa Ibom International Airport. Uyo
2.0 Aircraft Specification
1.2 Bidders are to use only the specified aircrafts for the airlift operations. The aircrafts must meet NCAA safety requirements and are subject to pre-arrival inspection, unless on the Nigeria register. The only aircrafts are as follows:
a. Boeing 747-400 and above and
b. Airbus 340-500
The aircrafts which must have capacity to carry 450 passengers and above or to
carry minimum of 326 passengers per trip are required for the operations. The
aircrafts must have installed re-enforced cockpit door. TCAS II.
3.0 Eligibility Criteria
Bidders should provide the following as minimum requirement for the project:
(a) Copy to Transport Licence (ATL)
(b) Copy of Air Operation Permit (AOP)
(c) Copy of Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL)
(d) Copy of Air Operators Certificate (AOC)
(e) Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership with the owners of aircrafts and confirmed by the NCAA
(f) Evidence of ability to make authentic fight schedules available before the commencement of the airlift
(g) evidence of non-indebtedness to service providers either Nigeria or in Israel, Rome/Greece.
(h) Specifically evidence of payment to NCAA, NAMA, FAAN, SAHCOL and other ground service providers in Nigeria
(i) Evidence of Company Registration
(j) Copy of Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate
(k) Tax Clearance Certificate for the Last 3 years 2009, 2010 & 2011. Evidence of Pension and Social Security Contribution and evidence of Remittances of employee pension
(m) VAT Registration and Remittances
(n) Detailed Company Profile
(o) Evidence of operational experience in at least five (5) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five years with verifiable letters of contract award and certificates of job completion.
(p) Evidence of financial capability with letter for access to line of credit in the sum of $50million USD in any of the years. In addition International Air carries are also expected to submit theses documents/Requirements or its equivalent as required by ICAO:
(a) Ground handling arrangement in Nigeria. Israel, Rome/Greece
(b) Luggage allowance 32/10kg and Passengers Screening equipment (security)
(c) Catering Services arrangement
(d) Flight Engineering and Cabin Crew transit Accommodation during the airlift.
(e) Insurance which must not be less than $500 million USD combined single limit/hull passenger, baggage/cargo and third party
(f) evidence of over flight clearance, enroute and landing permit.
(g) Details/specifications of aircrafts to be used.
(h) Evidence of installation of EGPWS as required by NCAA, Israel, Roman and Greek CAA
(i) The bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security of not more than 2% of the bid price by way of a bank guarantee in the acceptable format in the SBD issued by a reputable bank in Nigeria.
4.0 Collection of request for Proposals Documents
4.1 Interested and Qualified companies shall on written application collect (Standard Bidding Documents Request Proposal), from Friday March 23rd 2012 from the
Office of Head, Procurement
Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral zone A03
Ahmadu Bello way, Garki 2, Abuja
OR
Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission Website www.ncpc.gov.ng
Upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable application/tender free of US$5,000 (five Thousand dollars) into the NCPC’s account as follows
Citibank N.A
Address: 111 Wall Street, New York, USA
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Routing/ ASA Number: 021000089
Account Name: First Inland Bank Plc
Swift Code: CMTMNGLA
Account Number: 361471 (USD Account)
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Account Number: 2000089246
(Note: for those who are bidding documents online, evidence of payment and written application for collection of bidding documents should be submitted separately).
5.0 Submission of Documents
5.1 Completed proposals (Two sets of hard copy and One Electronic copy in compact disk and Microsoft office) shall be submitted in sealed envelope and appropriately marked “Project Name” at the top right hand corner and addressed to:
The Office of the Head, Procurement
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
5.2 The closing date for submission in respect of the project is on or before 12.00noon Thursday 3rd May, 2012.
5.4. Only firms whose technical proposals fulfill the minimum requirements would be considered for the next stage and agreement will be signed with only the successful bidder (Airline/Carrier).
5.5 All inquiries should be directed to:
Office of the Legal Adviser
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
6.0 Disclaimer and Conclusion
6.1 This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Commission to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Commission to procure concession services.
6.2 The Commission will be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party (ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or the preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
6.3 The Commission is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason thereof.
(Signed)
John Kennedy Opara (JP)
Executive Secretary
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
