Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs
Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Central Business District, Abuja
Invitation for Technical and Bids for the Execution of 2013 Capital Projects
1.0 The Federal Government has allocated funds to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs in the year 2013 Appropriation towards achieving the mandate of the Ministry. The Ministry hereby invites interested and eligible contractors to bid for the procurement of the following projects. Interested contractors are to submit Technical and Financial Bids for the Lots as detailed below.
Lot I (a & b) Establishment of Cassava Processing Plant at Ogbainama, Ogbagbene Ogriagbene and communities in Bomadi L.G.A, Delta and Burutu LGA, South Senatorial District, Delta State.
Lot II (a & b): Establishment of Cassava Processing Plant at Odi and Zarama communities in Yenagoa/Kolokuma Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State.
Lot III: Establishment of Cassava Processing Plant at Asamabiri in Emeremor/Sagbama Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State:
Lot IV: Establishment of Cassava Processing Plant at Amasoma in Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State.
Lot V Establishment of Cassava Processing Plant at Opume, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State
Lot VI Supply and Installation of furniture for Bayelsa State Acquisition Centre, Yenegoa
Lot VII Supply and Installation of ICT Equipment and Accessories Bayelsa State Acquisition Centre, Yenegoa.
Lot VIII Construction of 5 Units of 2 Bedroom Bungalows at Obontegherada, Delta State
Lot IX Construction of 5 Units of 2 Bedroom Bungalows at Bateren, Delta State.
Lot X Construction of 5 Units of 2 Bedroom Bungalows at Dhegale, Delta State
Lot XI Construction of 5 Units of 2 Bedroom Bungalows at Ogheye, Eghoroke, Delta State.
3.0 Qualification Requirements
The Ministry, in compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 (PPA2007) will carry out technical evaluation of companies who respond to this advert based on the following requirements:
i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation.
ii. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three(3) years in Evidence of VAT registration with remittance
iv. Company’s Audited Annual Report for the last three (3) years, stamped and signed.
v. A sworn Affidavit that none of the company’s Director is an ex-convict.
vi. A sworn Affidavit that the company is not in Receivership or Bankruptcy.
vii. A sworn Affidavit that none of the staff of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs is a director of the company.
viii. Evidence of Registration and Remittance of pension to National Pensions Commission.
ix. 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,
x. A statement from the company’s banker(s) indicating that the company, as at the time of this bid, does not have any non-performing loan or financial liability with the bank(s) for the last three(3) months.
xi. Proof of experience and competence in fabrication and installation of Agro Processing machines and training of operators. (for Lots I-V)
xii. Detail Curriculum Vitae and profile of key/Professional Staff with evidence of registration with relevant Professional bodies.
xiii. Ownership of manufacturing outfit for Lot VI is an added advantage
Specific Requirement
(i) Experience as a prime contractor on at least two (2) projects of similar magnitude
(ii) Evidence that the contractor has the requisite Plants and Equipment to execute the project.
(iii) The bidder is expected to provide evidence of an annual turnover of not less than 50 Million Naira in the last three (3) years.
(iv) Evidence of qualified personnel’s registration with relevant professional bodies mandatory for all lots.
(v) Contractors presently working with the Ministry and have two (2) or more ongoing projects need not apply, please.
4.0 Nigerian Content:
Nigerian Content (NC) is “The Quantum of composite value added to or created in the Nigerian economy by a systematic development of capacity and capabilities through the 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 the execution of this project.
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 procedures, plans, manuals and HSF performance statistics over the last three (3) years, e.g. accidents, fatalities, etc.
5.0 Method of Application
Interested bidders are required to obtain Bid Documents from the Ministerial tenders’ Board Secretariat, 3rd floor, federal Secretariat Complex (Phase I) on payment of a non-refundable fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00)only to the Ministry’s account below:
Bank Name: Zenith Bank
Account no: 1011973600
Account Name: MNDA/FGN Independent Revenue Account
6.0 Submission of Bid Documents:
Interested contractors are to submit Technical and Financial proposals as follows:
1. Technical Document containing the requirements as in paragraph 3.0 sealed and marked Technical Bid
2. Financial proposal sealed and marked financial bid.
3. Both envelops should be inserted in a bigger envelop marked “Tender Documents for Lot……” and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Ministerial Tenders Board,
Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs,
Federal Secretariat Complex,
Central Business District,
Abuja.
6.1 Deadline for Submission:
Submission should be made close on or before 12.00noon on Monday 9th September 2013) The Technical documents will be opened immediately after closing on the same day at the Secretariat Conference Room, ground floor in the presence of all bidders or their representatives.
The Ministry reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any claim(s) made in the prequalification bids submitted. Any bid found to be false will be disqualified. All enquiries should be directed to:
The Director (Procurement)
Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs (9th Floor)
Federal Secretariat Complex (Phase 1),
Central Business District,
Abuja.
6.2 Note
i. The Ministry reserves the right to verify the authenticity of any claim(s) made in the prequalification bids submitted.
ii. Any bid found to be false will be disqualified immediately.
iii. No company should apply for more than two (2) Lots
Enquiries
This advertisement shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of the Ministry, nor shall it entail any bidder to make any claim(s) whatsoever and seek indemnity from the Ministry by virtue of that bidder having responded to this advertisement.
Furthermore, contractors must be people who will be adjudged capable of working in the Niger Delta region considering the challenges, sensitivities and peculiarities of that area.
You can access the above information on our websites: www.mnda.gov.ng or www.nigerdelta.gov.ng
(Signed)
M.S. Bashar (mni)
Permanent Secretary
