The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Power
Request for Expression of Interest
Introduction
The Federal Ministry of Power is desirous to undertake construction of some Rural Electrification Projects under the Year 2013 Appropriation. Accordingly, the Ministry, in line with Public Procurement Act 2007, hereby invites competent and interested Electrical contractors/Suppliers to submit proposal for the construction of Electricity and Rural Electrification Projects across the country.
Scope of Works
2. The scope of works shall include Construction of 33KV and 11KV Town Distribution Networks (TDN), Provision of 33/0.415KV Substation, 11/0.415KV Substation where applicable at the following locations:
- North Central Zones (Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau States and FCT);
- North East Zone (Adamawa, Gombe, and Borno States);
- North West Zone (Kano, Sokoto States);
- South East Zone (Anambra and Ebonyi States);
- South-South Zone (Edo State); and
- South West Zone (Ondo and Oyo States).
Eligibility Criteria
3. The requirements for the expression of interest from interested companies are as follows:-
- i. Comprehensive Company Profile;
- Evidence of Company Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC);
- Proposed pole manufacturer’s Technical details, Brochure and Certificate of Pole manufacturing as certified by the Federal Ministry of Power;
- Verifiable evidence of having successfully completed similar works in the past (at least three evidences including Completion Certificate, Inspection/ Certification Certificates issued. Award letters are subject to verification;
- Financial Capacity Profile of the company and Banking Support for 2010, 2011, 2012;
- Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for 2010, 2011, 2012;
- Evidence of VAT Registration and Remittance;
- Evidence of compliance with the industrial Training Fund Amendment Act, 2011 by inclusion of Compliance letter from the industrial Training Fund;
- Submission of three (3) years Audited Account for 2010, 2011, 2012;
- Evidence of Employees Open Retirement Savings Account (RSA) with a Pension Fund Administrator Permanent Secretary (PFA) of choice;
- Evidence of Remittance of both Employer and Employee Pension Contribution to the appropriate Pension Fund Custodian; and
- Evidence of Certificate of Registration with Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI)
5. EOI must be submitted in six (6) copies including one original in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Electricity and Rural Electrification Projects” at the top right hand corner and addressed to:
The Secretary
Ministerial Tenders Board (MTB)
Federal Ministry of Power
Federal Secretariat Complex
Room 347, Phase 1, Annex III,
Abuja, FCT
to be delivered by HAND on or before 12:00 noon on 6th May, 2013. Delivery through Courier will NOT be accepted. All EOIs will be opened immediately after the deadline in the Honourable Minister’s Conference Room.
Important Information
- Only prequalified contractors will be invited to submit their tender bids for the Electricity and Rural Electrification Projects.
- Federal Ministry of Power reserves the right to verify and authenticate any claim by contractors. The Federal Ministry of Power shall not enter into any debate or discussion with any party with respect to the rejection of bid not conforming to directives and accompanying documents.
Enquiries on the Invitation
6. All enquiries are to be directed to:
Director, Electrical Inspectorate Services
Federal Ministry of Power
Federal Secretariat Complex
Room 330, Phase 1, Annex III,
Abuja, FCT
Signed
Amb. (Dr.) Godknows B. Igali, OON, FNAH
Permanent Secretary
