Invitation for Expression of Interest from Town Planning Consulting Firms in Respect of the Preparation of the Master plan For The National Tax Academy, Gwagwalada at Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Federal Inland Revenue Service

15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, P.M.B 33, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria

www.firs.gov.ng

Invitation for Expression of Interest from Town Planning Consulting Firms in Respect of the Preparation of the Master plan For The National Tax Academy, Gwagwalada.

1.0     Introduction:

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in a bid to improve human capital capacity on taxation issues in Nigeria intends developing an academic institute to be known as the National Tax Academy on a 131 hectares site in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Academy is conceived as a first class educational institution providing specialist training and research facilities. It is also proposed to provide meeting, conferencing and recreational facilities of international standards, all in a serene environment

The FIRS subsequently announces a two stage bidding process for the master-plan preparation consultancy services. The Expression of interest represents the first stage of the selection of participants’ for the preparation of master plan that will guide the development of the academy.

2.0     Features of the National Tax Academy.

The academy, with total carrying capacity of over 2500 persons is expected to have the following Facilities:

1. Administrative Block (to accommodate the offices of the Principal Officers of the Academy)
2. Academic Building (to accommodate training/ meeting rooms, library and archives)
3. Conference Centre (to accommodate conference halls)
4. Tax Museum Building
5. Guest Houses and Restaurants
6. Staff Accommodation
7. Common facilities like Gate Houses, Police Post, Clinic, Shops, Creche, Mosque, Church, Drivers and Cleaners’ Posts and Generator House
8. Maintenance building
9. Boreholes and water treatment plants
10. Recreational Facilities to include Gym, Indoor Games Hall, Swimming Pools, Lawn Tennis Court, Football Pitch, Basket Ball Court, Volley Ball Court, Hand Ball Court and Badminton court.

2.1     Green Technology.

It is important to note that the Service places emphasis on green technology. As such, the master-plan of the academy must incorporate processes that are resource efficient and environmentally friendly.

Eligibility Criteria for this Expression of Interest

The basis for selection of participants for the competition from this EOI is the eligibility criteria employed to establish the ability of invited firms to satisfactorily carry out the required services by reason of experience demonstrated competence, strength and stability of firm and staffing.

To this end, town planning firms are to forward the requisite information and declarations establishing their compliance with the eligibility criteria by way of comprehensive profiles which shall be evaluated in line with the following categorization of mandatory and professional selection criteria:

Mandatory Criteria

1. Competing town planning firms and their principals are to submit evidence of registration with Nigeria Institute of Town Planners, Town Planners Registration Council (TOPREC). Firms must have current registration status while principals must possess current practicing license
2. Copy of certificate of Incorporation/Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
3. Copies of genuine 2012 Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) (showing the Tax Identification Number- TIN), of the firms. The certificate should reflect the true turnover of the company in the relevant tax periods.
4. Copies of last audited accounts of the firm for the last three years,
5. Evidence of having fulfilled all obligations with regards to pensions and health insurance contributions as provided in the Pensions act and NHIS act.
6. sworn affidavit that the firm is not bankrupt  in receivership or under liquidation or involved in any litigation which can potentially affect the company’s ability to conclusively participate in this engagement
7. Sworn affidavit of disclosure to indicate if any of the officers (or related persons) of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP) is a Chairman/Director of the company and that the company does not have any Chairman/Director who has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety.

Professional Selection Criteria

Quantitative

Verifiable documentary evidence of experience with similar jobs successfully executed within the last five years based on the following:

1. List of similar assignment of comparable land size/area and comparable functional complexity with supporting details comprising brief description, contract value, implementation role, size and current status of project.
2. Proof of implementation across the various phases such as outline proposal, detailed proposal and final design realization; tender action through to practical completion:- supported by letters of commission or request for submissions; consultancy agreements and payment certificates.
3. Proof of Green Technology competence.
4. Proof of continuous professional activity for the last five years as an indication of professional reliability.
5. Verifiable documentary evidence of adequacy of human and technical resources in line with the following:

• Personnel requirement backed by a functional organ gram reflecting the attainment of baseline staffing needs (Number of staff/qualifications); with possession of technical resources to execute the design in terms of appropriate computer hardware and software.

4.0 Submission of Expression of Interest documents

Participating town planning firms are advised to carefully study the eligibility requirements conveyed in the Expression of interest solicitation documents and comply fully with all requirements therein. Failure to provide mandatory information will lead to disqualification. All compilation/ profiles responding to Expression of interest MUST be sealed and should be marked:

“Expression of Interest for Master Plan Preparation for the National Tax Academy Gwagwalada” and Hand Delivered to:

The Director,

Procurement Department,

Federal Inland Revenue Service,

Revenue House (Room 128)

15, Sokode Crescent, Off Michael Okpara Street,

Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

5.0     Closing date of Submission of Expression of Interest:

Submission of Expression of Interest closes at 12:00 noon on 15th August, 2012. All responses received will be opened by 1.00pm on the same day in the presence of representatives of participating firm who choose to attend. Venue for this event is:

Conference Room, 4^th floor

Revenue House

15, Sokode Crescent, off Michael Okpara Street,

Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.

6.0   Additional Enquiries regarding the Expression of Interest

For all enquiries, please email “firsprocurement@firs.gov.ng

Signed

Secretary, FIRS Tenders Board For:

Acting Executive Chairman FIRS

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