Construction of Various Projects at Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority

Federal Government of Nigeria
Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority
Obayantor, Benin City
Invitation for Technical and Financial Bids –
Phase IV

Introduction:
The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of water Resources, is desirous of executing various projects in the water resources sub-sector. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act, this Authority hereby invites interested Contractors to submit Technical and Financial Tenders for the implementation of her Capital Budget Appropriation as follows: –

Works:
Lot A1 (IV) Completion of Ayo-Iludun/Isan Dam and Irrigation Project
Lot A2 (IV) Channelization of River Dallinmore/Olotoro
Lot A3 (IV) Construction of Motorized Borehole at Shabomi (2 locations)
Lot A4 (IV) Construction of Motorized Borehole at Kinbo (3 Locations)
Lot A5 (IV) Construction of Motorized Borehole at Mahin (4 Locations)
Lot A6 (IV) Construction of Motorized Borehole at Ugbo (2 Locations)
Lot A7 (IV) Construction of Motorized Borehole at Mahintedo (2 Locations)
Lot A8 (IV) Construction of Motorized Borehole at Isua-Akoko, Akoko South
LGA, Ondo State
Lot A9 (IV) Construction of Farm Residential Building at Illushi-Ega-Orhia
Irrigation Project
Lot A10 (IV) Fencing of Project Office at Illushi-Ega-Orhia Irrigation Projects

Eligibility Criteria:
For Works
a.    Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certificate of Incorporation and Article of Association.
b.    Last three (3) years Tax Clearance Certificate.
c.    Detailed Company Profile.
d.    Possession of experience as a Prime Contractor in at least three (3) project of similar nature and complexity with verifiable letter’s of contract award and certificates of job completion within the last five (5) years (to comply with this requirement, works quoted should be at least 70% physically completed).
e.    Having liquidity and/or evidence of access to or availability of confirmed credit facilities from a reputable Bank.
f.    For JVs include MOU.
g.    Full accounts details including SORT code.
h.    Evidence of Pension and Social Security Contribution.
i.    Possession of satisfactory Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual.
j.    Audited Accounts of the Bidders for the last three (3) years duly endorsed by a Firm of Chartered Accountant.
k.    Financial bids should be accompanied with Standard Bid Security issued by a reputable Bank/or Bank Draft which should be at least 2% of the financial tender sum of N10, 000, 000.00 (Ten Million Naira) and above.

Non compliance will lead to disqualification.
Bidders are requested to also provide a Sworn Affidavit certifying as follows:

• The Company is not in receivership. Insolvency or Bankruptcy.
• The Company does not have any Director who has been convicted in any Court in Nigeria and any other Country for Criminal Offence in relation to fraud or financial impropriety.
• That no officer of the Authority or BPP is a former or present Director or Shareholder of the Company.
• That there has been no promise of a gift in any form to any of the Authority, or BPP staff.

Collection of Tender Documents
Qualified Companies shall on application collect (Standard Bidding Documents Technical and Financial), between 9:00a.m and 3:00p.m., Wednesday, November 03, 2010 from:

The Procurement Unit,
Benin-Owena River Basin
Development Authority,
Km, 24, Benin /Sapele Road,
P. M. B, 1381, Obayanator, Benin City

Upon the presentation of the evidence of e-payment of the non refundable tender fee of N50, 000.00 for projects LOT A1 (IV) and A2 (IV); N35, 000.00 FOR LOT A3 (IV) – LOTA10 (IV) in favour of Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, to First Bank of Nigeria Plc – Account Number: 3532040000064, Sort Code: 011043535.

Submission of Bids:
Completed Technical and Financial Bids (Two sets of hard copy and One Electronic copy in non writable compact disk in Microsoft Office) submitted in two different sealed envelopes and labeled “Technical Bid” or “Financial Bid” and both sealed in a third envelop marked “Project Name” t the top right hand corner and addressed to

The Managing Director,
Benin-Owena River Basin
Development Authority,
KM 24, Benin/Sapele Road,
P. M. 8, 1381, Obayanator, Benin City

The closing date for the submission for all the-projects is on or before 12:00 noon
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010.

Technical bids will be opened same day by 1:00p.m at the Benin-Owena Conference Hall, Obayantor, Benin City.

Only firms whose technical bids fulfill the minimum requirements would have their financial bids considered.

All inquiries should be directed to:

The Acting Executive Director (Operations),
Benin-Owena River Basin
Development Authority,
KM 24, Benin/Sapele Road,
P. M. B. 1381, Obayanator, Benin City
Tel: 08056154501 and 08023298812

Disclaimer and Conclusion:

This announcement is published for information purpose only and does not constitute an offer by the Authority to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Basin to procure concession services.

The Basin Authority will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party (ies) in connection with any cost or expenses incurred by any preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.

The Basin 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:
Managing Director

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