Federal Ministry of Works
Federal Roads Development Project
Road Sector Development Team
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
Credit No: IDA 44150
Procurement of Equipment for the Pavement Evaluation Unit of the Federal Ministry of Works
IFB No: FRDP/2011/NCB/G/PKG3
1. This Invitation for Bid follows the General Procurement Notice for the Project that appeared in the Development Business, issue no. 637 of March, 2005.
2. The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Federal Roads Development Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the Procurement of Equipment to the Pavement Evaluation Unit of the Federal Ministry of Works.
3. Consequently, the Road Sector Development Team (RSDT) of the Federal Ministry of Works, (FMW) now invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the supply of Equipment to enhance Pavement Evaluation Unit (PEU) activities as follows:
| Lot No | Description | Specifications | Qty (No) | Delivery Period | Bid Security | Delivery Locations |
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Pavement Evaluation Equipment |
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| Lot 1 | A) Falling Weight Deflect-meter | Fits into standard single or dual rear wheel pickup truck with a utility body; Powered by the vehicle alternator(s), Calibration protocol compliant. Air temperature, pavement surface temperature, Distance Measuring Instrument (DMI) and 4 segmented 300 mm loading plate with swivel (to accommodate uneven or rutted pavement surfaces). | 1 | 180 Days | N532,000.00 | RSDT Office, Abuja |
| B) Romdas Bump integrator | (1x Bump integrator: 1 x Base plate and cover: 2x BI wire: 1 x BI hook; 1 x Spare BI Spring; 4x Self tapping mounting screws) : 366 Pulse per revolution, 1 pulse per 0.8mm suspension movement,2.5 Kg, 210 Ib BI Wire breaking Strains | 2 | RSDT Office, Abuja | |||
| Vehicles | ||||||
| Lot 2 | A) Twin Cabin Pickup
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4WD, Seat belts, Air condition. Power steering, Powered windows, Air bags, Radio/Csssette player, Petrol Engine, min 2.7 litres engine, White Colour |
2 |
180 Days |
N440,000.00 |
RSDT Office, Abuja |
| B) Truck | 3.78 tons, Drop side Diesel Engine. | 2 | RSDT Office, Abuja | |||
4. Bidding will be conducted though the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) Procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guideline: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and is open to all bidders as defined in the Guidelines May 2004, Revised May 2005, September 2006, May 2007 and May 2010.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Unit Manager, Road Sector Development Team (RSDT) to inspect the bidding documents at the address given below from 9.00am 4.30pm Mondays to Fridays, excluding Hofidays.
6. Qualifications Requirements include:
a) Financial Capability
The reports on the financial standing, such as profit and loss statements and suditer’s reports for the past three years; evidence of adequacy of working capital for this Contract shall be furnished by the Bidder
b) Experience and Technical Capacity:
The Bidder should have been engaged in the business of supply of Construction Equipment for at least three (3) years supported with documents defining the constitution or legal status, place of registration, and principal place of business. The Bidder should have successfully completed at least two supply contracts of a similar nature and complexity as the subject contract over the last five years. The Bidder shall also provide details of contractually committed contracts.
c) The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that the Goods it offers meet the usage requirement: Minimum Technical Specifications.
7. A complete Set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira Only (N15,000.00) or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be by Bank Draft payable to ‘Federal Roads Development Project, Bidding documents will be available from 18th July 2011.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 15th August 2011 by 11.00am. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders representatives, who choose to attend in person or on line at the address below on or before 15th August 2011. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as stated in item 3 above in Local Currency or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency:
9. The address (es) referred to above is/are:
Engr. Lawal A. Audi
The Unit Manager
Road Sector Development Team (RSDT)
No, 6 Niagara Close, Off Erie Crescent, Off Nile Street, Maitama,
Abuja, Nigeria
E-mail: unitmgr.rsdt@yahoo.co.uk or unitmanager@rsdt.gov.ng
Tel: +234 (0)9 2910385
