Federal Tenders Ministry of Works Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja
Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Highway Construction /-Rehabilitation Projects and Expression of Interest(s) for Consultancy Services for Engineering Design and Construction Supervision Projects
1.0 Introduction
The Federal Ministry of Works in furtherance to her statutory mandate intends to implement some capital projects under various works and services in line with the approved budget of the Financial Year 2012. The Ministry hereby invites interested competent Construction Companies and Civil Engineering Consultancy Firms to submit pre-qualification/expression of interest documents for the projects. The projects consist of Construction, Rehabilitation, Engineering Design and Construction Supervision of Highways projects.
2.0 Scope of Works and Services
The scopes of works to be carried out include the following:
A. Highways Projects: Construction/ Rehabilitation (For Pre-qualification)
The Highways projects for construction/rehabilitation are listed under category A, B and C as shown in the table below. Contractors are requested to submit tender for Categories A, B or C based on an understanding of the Specific Requirements of each category as stated in this publication and a realistic self assessment of the Contractor’s capacity.
| Lot No. | Projects |
|
Category A |
|
| 1 | Dualisation of Obajana Junction-Benin Phase 2 Section I: Obajana-Okene in Kogi State |
| 2 | Dualisation of Obajana Junction-Benin Phase 2 Section II: Okene-Auchi in Kogi /Edo State |
| 3 | Dualisation of Obajana Junction-Benin Phase 2 Section III: Auchi-Ehor in Edo State |
| 4 | Dualisation of Obajana Junction-Benin Phase 2 Section IV: Ehor-Benin City in Edo State |
| 5 | Construction of Nguru-Gashua-Bayamari road, Section II (Gashua-Bayamari), Yobe/Borno States |
|
Category B |
|
| 1 | Rehabilitation of Vandeikya-Obudu Cattle Ranch Road (Vandeikya-Obudu Section) in Benue State |
| 2 | Design and Construction of Wudil-Utai-Acika-Darki-Jigaware (Kano/Jigawa States) |
| 3 | Gulu Bridge (Kano State) |
| 4 | Construction of Falali Bridge in Sumaila LGA, Kano State |
| 5 | Construction of Mbaise-Ngwa Road in Imo/Abia States with a bridge at Imo State (Section 1) |
| 6 | Rehabilitation of Umana-Ndiagu-Agba-Amansi-Ebenebe-Awka Section II with Spur to Ob inofia Ndiagu-Olie Engine-Ugwuoba and Aguobu Umumba-Ndiagu-Ebenebe, Enugu State |
| 7 | Construction of Abriba-Arochukwu-Ohafia Road, Abia State |
| 8 | Rehabilitation of Makurdi – Gboko Road (Wannunne – Yandev Section) in Benue State |
| 9 | Rehabilitation of Kontagora – Rijau – Tunga Magaji Road in Niger State |
| 10 | Construction of Mbaise-Ngwa Road in Imo/Abia States with a Bridge at Imo River (Section I) |
| 11 | Construction of Ohafia (Abia State)-Oso (Ebonyi State), 20KM, Abia/Ebonyi States |
| 12 | Rehabilitation of Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega-Kontagora-Makera (Sokoto/Kebbi/Niger States). Section I |
| 13 | Reconstruction of Sokoto-Jega-Kontagora-Makera Road (Sokoto/Kebbi/Niger States). Section II |
|
Category C |
|
| 1 | Construction of Mararaban Panlisawa-Yorro Road in Taraba State |
| 2 | Rehabilitation of Kunya – Kanya – Babura – Babban Mutum in Jigawa State |
| 3 | Construction of Nsukka – Npologu – Nimbo – Opanda – Adani (Enugu State) – Omo -Aguleri – Nkwelle – Ezunuka (Anumbm State) |
| 4 | Construction of Zing-Yakoko-Monkin Road, Taraba State |
| 5 | Construction of Suleja-Bakinlku-Abuja Link Road in Niger State |
| 6 | Construction of Pedestrian Bridge at Cement Bus Stop Lagos – Abcokuta Express Way, Lagos State |
| 7 | Construction of Zing-Yakoko-Monkin Road in Taraba State |
| 8 | Rehabilitation of Agbor – Sakpoba – Ogharefe Road Section II (With Spur to Ewuru -4km |
| 9 | Technical Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Gada Kasanga Bridge (CH. 46+200) and Rafin Gora Bridge (CH, 53+350) along Kontagora-Tegina Road, Niger State |
| 10 | Rehabilitation of Alkareri-Bauchi Road, Bauchi State |
| 11 | Construction of Oyolb-Iwollow Road, Enugu State |
| 12 | Technical Evaluation and Replacement of Bridge at Lafiagi (22+800) along .Jebba-Mokwa-Tegina-Birnin Gwari-Kaduna Road, Niger State |
| 13 | Construction of Offa By Pass in Offa LGA, Kwara State |
| 14 | Construction of Falili Bridge in Sumaila LGA, Kano State |
B. Engineering Design Projects (for Expression of Interests)
The Consultant shall perform all engineering analysis, field investigations and related works described in the Request for Proposals (RFP) and shall be required to attain the set objective. In carrying out the work, the consultant shall be solely responsible for the analysis and interpretation of all data received and for the findings, conclusion and recommendations contained in the reports
C. Construction Supervision of Road Projects
(For Expression of Interests) Consultants for Project Supervision and Management shall be required to produce Programmes of Work and submit periodic Progress Reports of the project during the construction period. Resident supervision of the works includes checking the quality of materials being used for all the works; ensuring that quality tests are conducted on all materials used for the works and that the specifications are adhered to in all instances and ensure that the works are executed according to the approved design and drawings; including Quality Assurance/Quality Control Statements, Audits and Procedures. Joint measurement of works executed and impacting knowledge on modern design software to person/persons assigned to the consultant: etc
3.0 General Pre-qualification Requirements:
The Ministry in compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007 (PPA2007) and Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP) guidelines will carry out pre-qualification of companies who respond to this advert based on the following requirements:
a) Certified true copy of Certificate of Incorporation;
b) Certified true copy of particulars of Directors;
c) Certified true copy of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years;
d) Evidence of VAT Registration and remittance;
e) Unabridged company Audited Annual Report for the immediate past (3) years
f) Certified true copy of Company Annual returns to CAC for the immediate
past three (3) years;
g) A sworn affidavit that no partner/director have 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;
h) Evidence of registration with National Pension Commission (PENCOM) and remittance of pension deduction to Pension Fund Administrations (PFAs);
I) 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, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last three months; and
J) Evidence of compliance with the provisions of section 6 (1) of the Amended Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act,2011 which stipulates that – companies bidding for contracts from MDAs must pay a training contribution equivalent to 1% of total annual payroll on behalf of the employees.
K) Nigeria Content
Nigerian Content (NC) is “The quantum of composite value added to created in the Nigerian economy by a systematic development of capacity and capabilities through deliberate utilization of Nigerian human/material resources and services in the Nigerian construction industry skilled and unskilled”.
Bidders shall consider Nigerian Content as an important element of their overall approach and management philosophy for project execution.
Thus, in responding to this invitation, Tenderers are required to:
- Submit a plan on how it intends to give first consideration to services provided from within Nigeria, raw Materials and manufactured goods of Nigerian origin in line with the requirements of NC;
- Demonstrate key Management positions that are Nigerian Nationals and the percentage of the company’s total workforce that will be beneficial to youth employment and community development in Nigeria; and
- All bidders should include description of current Health, Safety and Environment (USE) procedures, plan, manuals and HSE performance statistics over the last 3 years, e.g. accidents, fatalities.
4.0 Specific Requirements:
i) for Construction/ Rehabilitation works:
Category A:
A) Annual Turnover of at least 25 billion Naira (as stated in a verifiable tax clearance certificate) in the last 3 years;
b) Experience as a prime contractor on at least 3 (three) projects 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) Evidence that the Contractor has the requisite plants and equipment to execute project of this nature and complexity including Asphalt and Quarry Plants in the geopolitical zone of the project.
d) Evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities confirmed by reputable bank equivalent of one billion Naira minimum amount of Liquid Assets; net of other contractual commitments of the successful bidder shall be required
e) Full details of key human resources of the organization whose experience and competencies are relevant to the project with their respective curriculum vitae, academic and professional qualifications including attestation of availability and contact phone numbers (please indicate where available, evidence of membership of professional bodies).
f) Contractors must restrict their submission of tenders to a maximum of two (2) lots, in this category, located in a geopolitical zone where they are already mobilized, they have comparative advantage in terms of logistics and community social relations.
No bidder should submit tenders for more than two lots
Category B:
a) Annual Turnover of at least five billion Naira (as stated in a verifiable tax clearance certificate) in the last 3 years;
b) Experience as a prime contractor on at least 2 (two) projects 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) Evidence that the Contractor has the requisite plants and equipment to execute project of this nature and complexity.
d) Evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities certified by the bankers equivalent of five hundred million Naira minimum amount of Liquid Assets; net of other contractual commitments of the successful bidder shall be required
e) Full details of key human resources of the organization whose experience and competencies are relevant to the project with their respective curriculum vitae, academic and professional qualifications (please indicate where available, evidence of membership of professional bodies).
f) Contractors must restrict their submission of tenders to a maximum of three (3) lots located in a geopolitical zone where they are already mobilized.
No bidder should submit tenders for more than three lots
Category C:
a) Annual Turnover of at least one billion Naira (as stated in a verifiable tax clearance certificate) in the last 3 years
b) Experience as a prime contractor on at least 1 (one) projects 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) Evidence that the Contractor has the requisite plants and equipment to execute project of this nature and complexity
d) Evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities certified by the bankers equivalent of two hundred million Naira minimum amount of Liquid Assets; net of other contractual commitments of the successful bidder shall be required
e) Full details of key human resources of the organization whose experience and competencies are relevant to the project with their respective curriculum vitae, academic and professional qualifications (please indicate where available, evidence of membership of professional bodies).
f) Contractors must restrict their submission of tenders to a maximum of three (3) lots located in a geopolitical zone where they are already mobilized.
No bidder should submit tenders for more than three lots
ii) For Engineering Design/Construction Supervision. Consultancy
Services:
a) Evidence of firm’s registration with COREN and/or relevant professional bodies;
b) Evidence of Execution of Similar Projects in Federal or State agencies;
c) Methodology/Work Plan for Project Implementation and Validity of Offer; and
d) Full details of key human resources of the organization whose experience and competencies are relevant to the project with their respective curriculum vitae, academic and professional qualifications (please indicate where available, evidence of membership of professional bodies);
e) Consultants are requested to indicate the preferred geopolitical zone(s) of project locations based on the area they are already mobilized experience logistics and knowledge of work environment that offers best advantage to their firms.
5.0 Method of Submission:
i. Pre-qualification documents for Construction/Rehabilitation of roads/bridges and Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services must be submitted on or before Thursday, 14th June, 2012 by 12 noon.
ii. Pre-qualification, Engineering Design or Construction supervision documents must be submitted in separate envelopes clearly marked ‘Pre-qualification’ ‘Engineering Design’ or ‘Construction Supervision’ with the specific lot and name of the project (where applicable) and returned to:
The Secretary, Ministerial Tenders Board, Public Procurement Department (Room All, Block A), Federal Ministry of Works, Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja.
6.0 Opening of Bids:
i. Pre-qualification and Expression of Interest documents are to be opened immediately after closing of submission of bids;
ii. For Consultancy Services only shortlisted Consultants will be invited to submit technical and financial bids;
iii. Pre-qualified contractors for Construction/Rehabilitation of Federal Highways projects are to be invited to submit tenders after evaluation and verification of claims, where necessary; and
iv. Companies or their representatives, Civil Societies, NGOs, Professional Bodies and members of the general public are invited to witness the bids opening exercise.
7.0 Additional Information:
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;
ii. Contractors who have worked for the Ministry and have history of poor performance, abandonment, termination and/or prolonged contract period need not to apply;
iii. This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Ministry to award contract to any contractor;
iv. This advertisement shall not entitle prequalified companies to make any claims whatsoever, and/or seek any indemnity from the Ministry by virtue of such companies having been prequalified;
v. The Ministry reserves the right to reject any and/or all prequalified contractors at its sole discretion and at no costs whatsoever
vi. All costs incurred in responding to this advert and prequalifying for the projects shall be borne solely by the contractors
vii. Non compliance to the instructions will lead to disqualification.
Signed:
Permanent Secretary,
Federal Ministry of Works
